Singular
der
Flur
hall, corridor
Plural: die Flure
Why does the noun Flur have the article der?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Flur
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Flur | ein Flur | kein Flur |
| Akkusativ | den Flur | einen Flur | keinen Flur |
| Dativ | dem Flur | einem Flur | keinem Flur |
| Genitiv | des Flures | eines Flures | keines Flures |
| Nominativ | die Flure | Flure | keine Flure |
| Akkusativ | die Flure | Flure | keine Flure |
| Dativ | den Fluren | Fluren | keinen Fluren |
| Genitiv | der Flure | Flure | keiner Flure |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Flur in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der lange Flur ist hell.The long hallway is bright. | Ein neuer Flur führt zur Küche.A new hallway leads to the kitchen. | Kein alter Flur ist hier sauber.No old hallway is clean here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den langen Flur.I see the long hallway. | Wir brauchen einen neuen Flur.We need a new hallway. | Ich sehe keinen alten Flur.I don't see any old hallway. |
| Dativ | Ich stehe in dem langen Flur.I am standing in the long hallway. | Ich warte vor einem neuen Flur.I am waiting in front of a new hallway. | Ich bin in keinem alten Flur.I am not in any old hallway. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des langen Flures ist schön.The color of the long hallway is beautiful. | Die Tür eines neuen Flures ist offen.The door of a new hallway is open. | Die Größe keines alten Flures ist bekannt.The size of no old hallway is known. |
| Nominativ | Die hellen Flure sind groß.The bright hallways are large. | Neue Flure sind oft eng.New hallways are often narrow. | Keine alten Flure sind hier neu.No old hallways are new here. |
| Akkusativ | Sie putzt die hellen Flure.She cleans the bright hallways. | Wir suchen neue Flure.We are looking for new hallways. | Ich sehe keine alten Flure.I don't see any old hallways. |
| Dativ | Ich gehe zu den hellen Fluren.I go to the bright hallways. | Ich bin in neuen Fluren.I am in new hallways. | Ich bin in keinen alten Fluren.I am not in any old hallways. |
| Genitiv | Die Länge der hellen Flure ist wichtig.The length of the bright hallways is important. | Der Zustand vieler Flure ist gut.The condition of many hallways is good. | Die Farbe keiner alten Flure ist schön.The color of no old hallways is beautiful. |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Flur?
It is der Flur. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Flur is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Flur?
The German noun Flur is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Flur?
The plural form of der Flur is die Flure. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Flur mean in English?
The German word der Flur translates to “hall, corridor” in English.
How do you decline der Flur?
Like all German nouns, Flur changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Flur
- Akkusativ: den Flur
- Dativ: dem Flur
- Genitiv: des Flures
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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