Why does the noun Franken have the article das?

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 Franken

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Frankenein Frankenkein Franken
Akkusativdas Frankenein Frankenkein Franken
Dativdem Frankeneinem Frankenkeinem Franken
Genitivdes Frankenseines Frankenskeines Frankens

Examples in context

Real sentences using Franken in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Franken ist stabil.The new franc is stable.
Ein starkes Franken ist gut.A strong franc is good.
Kein altes Franken ist gültig.No old franc is valid.
Akkusativ
Ich habe das neue Franken.I have the new franc.
Ich brauche ein starkes Franken.I need a strong franc.
Ich besitze kein altes Franken.I possess no old franc.
Dativ
Ich zahle mit dem neuen Franken.I pay with the new franc.
Ich rechne mit einem starken Franken.I count on a strong franc.
Ich vertraue keinem alten Franken mehr.I no longer trust any old franc.
Genitiv
Der Wert des neuen Frankens ist hoch.The value of the new franc is high.
Die Stärke eines starken Frankens ist bekannt.The strength of a strong franc is known.
Ich kenne die Geschichte keines alten Frankens.I know the history of no old franc.

GET THE APP

Practice das Franken in the app

Master das Franken (and 5,000+ other German nouns) with quizzes, smart review, and instant grammar tips.

  • 5,000+ nouns with translations in 11 languages
  • Quizzes by level, category, or your weakest words
  • Snap a photo of any German text — extract nouns instantly
Der Artikel app — quiz screen Der Artikel app — grammar rule tooltip

Frequently asked questions

Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.

Is it der, die, or das Franken?

It is das Franken. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Franken is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Franken?

The plural form of das Franken is die Franken. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Franken mean in English?

The German word das Franken translates to “Franconia, franc” in English.

How do you decline das Franken?

Like all German nouns, Franken changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Franken
  • Akkusativ: das Franken
  • Dativ: dem Franken
  • Genitiv: des Frankens

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.