Why does the noun George 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 George
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der George | ein George | kein George |
| Akkusativ | den George | einen George | keinen George |
| Dativ | dem George | einem George | keinem George |
| Genitiv | des Georges | eines Georges | keines Georges |
Examples in context
Real sentences using George in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der junge George ist hier.Young George is here. | Ein George kommt selten vorbei.A George rarely comes by. | Kein George ist heute da.No George is here today. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den jungen George.I see young George. | Wir suchen einen George.We are looking for a George. | Sie kennt keinen George.She doesn't know any George. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit dem jungen George.I speak with young George. | Er hilft einem George.He helps a George. | Sie vertraut keinem George.She trusts no George. |
| Genitiv | Das Auto des jungen Georges ist schnell.The car of young George is fast. | Das Auto eines Georges ist alt.The car of a George is old. | Das Auto keines Georges ist hier.The car of no George is here. |
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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 George?
It is der George. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and George 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 George?
The noun George is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der George mean in English?
The German word der George translates to “George” in English.
How do you decline der George?
Like all German nouns, George changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der George
- Akkusativ: den George
- Dativ: dem George
- Genitiv: des Georges
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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