Why does the noun Geldschein 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 Geldschein

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Geldscheinein Geldscheinkein Geldschein
Akkusativden Geldscheineinen Geldscheinkeinen Geldschein
Dativdem Geldscheineinem Geldscheinkeinem Geldschein
Genitivdes Geldscheinseines Geldscheinskeines Geldscheins

Examples in context

Real sentences using Geldschein in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Geldschein ist hier.The new banknote is here.
Ein alter Geldschein liegt dort.An old banknote lies there.
Kein großer Geldschein ist übrig.No large banknote is left.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den neuen Geldschein.I see the new banknote.
Er braucht einen großen Geldschein dringend.He urgently needs a large banknote.
Sie hat keinen alten Geldschein dabei.She doesn't have an old banknote with her.
Dativ
Ich bezahle mit dem großen Geldschein.I pay with the large banknote.
Er gibt einem alten Geldschein Wert.He gives value to an old banknote.
Sie hilft keinem neuen Geldschein nicht.She doesn't help any new banknote.
Genitiv
Der Wert des neuen Geldscheins ist hoch.The value of the new banknote is high.
Die Farbe eines alten Geldscheins ist blass.The color of an old banknote is pale.
Der Preis keines großen Geldscheins ist bekannt.The price of no large banknote 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 Geldschein?

It is der Geldschein. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Geldschein 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 Geldschein?

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

What does der Geldschein mean in English?

The German word der Geldschein translates to “banknote” in English.

How do you decline der Geldschein?

Like all German nouns, Geldschein changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Geldschein
  • Akkusativ: den Geldschein
  • Dativ: dem Geldschein
  • Genitiv: des Geldscheins

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.