Why does the noun Herzog 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 Herzog

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Herzogein Herzogkein Herzog
Akkusativden Herzogeinen Herzogkeinen Herzog
Dativdem Herzogeinem Herzogkeinem Herzog
Genitivdes Herzogseines Herzogskeines Herzogs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Herzog in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der alte Herzog regiert weise.The old duke rules wisely.
Ein junger Herzog kommt bald.A young duke comes soon.
Kein reicher Herzog lebt hier.No rich duke lives here.
Akkusativ
Ich kenne den alten Herzog.I know the old duke.
Sie trifft einen jungen Herzog.She meets a young duke.
Wir sehen keinen reichen Herzog.We see no rich duke.
Dativ
Er spricht mit dem alten Herzog.He speaks with the old duke.
Sie hilft einem jungen Herzog.She helps a young duke.
Ich vertraue keinem reichen Herzog.I trust no rich duke.
Genitiv
Das Land des alten Herzogs ist groß.The land of the old duke is large.
Die Burg eines jungen Herzogs ist neu.The castle of a young duke is new.
Der Name keines reichen Herzogs ist bekannt.The name of no rich duke is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Herzog?

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

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

What does der Herzog mean in English?

The German word der Herzog translates to “duke” in English.

How do you decline der Herzog?

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

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.