Why does the noun Funk 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 Funk
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Funk | ein Funk | kein Funk |
| Akkusativ | den Funk | einen Funk | keinen Funk |
| Dativ | dem Funk | einem Funk | keinem Funk |
| Genitiv | des Funks | eines Funks | keines Funks |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Funk in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der alte Funk ist kaputt.The old radio is broken. | Ein neuer Funk ist wichtig.A new radio is important. | Kein Funk ist hier.No radio is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich höre den Funk.I hear the radio. | Wir brauchen einen Funk.We need a radio. | Er hat keinen Funk.He has no radio. |
| Dativ | Ich höre dem Funk zu.I listen to the radio. | Ich gebe einem Funk Energie.I give energy to a radio. | Ich gebe keinem Funk Energie.I give no radio energy. |
| Genitiv | Die Reichweite des Funks ist groß.The range of the radio is large. | Die Antenne eines eines Funks ist lang.The antenna of a radio is long. | Die Frequenz keines keines Funks ist bekannt.The frequency of no radio 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 Funk?
It is der Funk. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Funk is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Funk?
The noun Funk is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Funk mean in English?
The German word der Funk translates to “radio” in English.
How do you decline der Funk?
Like all German nouns, Funk changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Funk
- Akkusativ: den Funk
- Dativ: dem Funk
- Genitiv: des Funks
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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