Why does the noun Jordan 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 Jordan
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Jordan | ein Jordan | kein Jordan |
| Akkusativ | den Jordan | einen Jordan | keinen Jordan |
| Dativ | dem Jordan | einem Jordan | keinem Jordan |
| Genitiv | des Jordan | eines Jordan | keines Jordan |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Jordan in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der lange Jordan fließt dort.The long Jordan flows there. | Ein heiliger Jordan ist ein heiliger Fluss.A holy Jordan is a sacred river. | Kein kleiner Jordan ist hier.No small Jordan is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den langen Jordan.I see the long Jordan. | Wir suchen einen heiligen Jordan.We are looking for a holy Jordan. | Ich kenne keinen kleinen Jordan.I know no small Jordan. |
| Dativ | Ich schwimme in dem kalten Jordan.I swim in the cold Jordan. | Ich träume von einem weiten Jordan.I dream of a wide Jordan. | Ich gehe zu keinem Jordan.I go to no Jordan. |
| Genitiv | Die Ufer des alten Jordan sind grün.The banks of the old Jordan are green. | Die Quelle eines heiligen Jordan ist rein.The source of a holy Jordan is pure. | Die Tiefe keines kleinen Jordan ist bekannt.The depth of no small Jordan is known. |
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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 Jordan?
It is der Jordan. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Jordan 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 Jordan?
The noun Jordan is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Jordan mean in English?
The German word der Jordan translates to “Jordan” in English.
How do you decline der Jordan?
Like all German nouns, Jordan changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Jordan
- Akkusativ: den Jordan
- Dativ: dem Jordan
- Genitiv: des Jordan
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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