Why does the noun Henkel 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 Henkel

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Henkelein Henkelkein Henkel
Akkusativden Henkeleinen Henkelkeinen Henkel
Dativdem Henkeleinem Henkelkeinem Henkel
Genitivdes Henkelseines Henkelskeines Henkels

Examples in context

Real sentences using Henkel in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der alte Henkel ist kaputt.The old handle is broken.
Ein stabiler Henkel ist wichtig.A stable handle is important.
Kein kleiner Henkel passt hier.No small handle fits here.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche den alten Henkel.I need the old handle.
Er sucht einen stabilen Henkel.He is looking for a stable handle.
Ich finde keinen kleinen Henkel.I don't find any small handle.
Dativ
Ich trage es mit dem alten Henkel.I carry it with the old handle.
Er arbeitet mit einem stabilen Henkel.He works with a stable handle.
Ich komme mit keinem Henkel.I come with no handle.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des alten Henkels ist braun.The color of the old handle is brown.
Die Form eines stabilen Henkels ist gut.The shape of a stable handle is good.
Der Preis keines Henkels ist hoch.The price of no handle is high.

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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 Henkel?

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

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

What does der Henkel mean in English?

The German word der Henkel translates to “handle” in English.

How do you decline der Henkel?

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

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.