Why does the noun Gesang 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 Gesang

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Gesangein Gesangkein Gesang
Akkusativden Gesangeinen Gesangkeinen Gesang
Dativdem Gesangeinem Gesangkeinem Gesang
Genitivdes Gesangeseines Gesangeskeines Gesanges

Examples in context

Real sentences using Gesang in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der Gesang ist schön.The singing is beautiful.
Ein Gesang klingt gut.A singing sounds good.
Kein Gesang ist leise.No singing is quiet.
Akkusativ
Ich höre den Gesang.I hear the singing.
Er mag einen Gesang.He likes a song.
Sie singt keinen Gesang.She sings no song.
Dativ
Ich lausche dem Gesang.I listen to the singing.
Er folgt einem Gesang.He follows a song.
Sie vertraut keinem Gesang.She trusts no song.
Genitiv
Die Melodie des Gesanges.The melody of the song.
Die Schönheit eines Gesanges.The beauty of a song.
Die Wirkung keines Gesanges ist schwach.The effect of no song is weak.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Gesang?

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

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

What does der Gesang mean in English?

The German word der Gesang translates to “singing, song” in English.

How do you decline der Gesang?

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

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.