Why does the noun Glanz 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 Glanz

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Glanzein Glanzkein Glanz
Akkusativden Glanzeinen Glanzkeinen Glanz
Dativdem Glanzeinem Glanzkeinem Glanz
Genitivdes Glanzeseines Glanzeskeines Glanzes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Glanz in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der Glanz ist sehr schön.The shine is very beautiful.
Ein Glanz gefällt mir gut.A shine I like a lot.
Kein Glanz passt hierher.No shine fits here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den Glanz klar.I see the shine clearly.
Ich brauche einen Glanz jetzt.I need a shine now.
Ich finde keinen Glanz passend.I find no shine suitable.
Dativ
Ich folge dem Glanz gern.I like following the shine.
Mit einem Glanz male ich.I paint with a shine.
Ich helfe keinem Glanz mehr.I don't help any shine anymore.
Genitiv
Die Intensität des Glanzes ist hoch.The intensity of the shine is high.
Die Wirkung eines Glanzes ist stark.The effect of a shine is strong.
Ich mag die Helligkeit keines Glanzes.I don't like the brightness of any shine.

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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 Glanz?

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

The noun Glanz is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does der Glanz mean in English?

The German word der Glanz translates to “shine/gloss” in English.

How do you decline der Glanz?

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

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.