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.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Flurein Flurkein Flur
Akkusativden Flureinen Flurkeinen Flur
Dativdem Flureinem Flurkeinem Flur
Genitivdes Flureseines Flureskeines Flures

Examples in context

Real sentences using Flur in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
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.

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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.