Why does the noun Klang 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 Klang

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Klangein Klangkein Klang
Akkusativden Klangeinen Klangkeinen Klang
Dativdem Klangeinem Klangkeinem Klang
Genitivdes Klangeseines Klangeskeines Klanges

Examples in context

Real sentences using Klang in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der schöne Klang ist laut.The beautiful sound is loud.
Ein neuer Klang überrascht mich.A new sound surprises me.
Kein lauter Klang stört uns.No loud sound disturbs us.
Akkusativ
Ich höre den schönen Klang.I hear the beautiful sound.
Er sucht einen neuen Klang.He is looking for a new sound.
Wir haben keinen lauten Klang.We don't have a loud sound.
Dativ
Ich lausche dem schönen Klang.I listen to the beautiful sound.
Mit einem neuen Klang ist es gut.It is good with a new sound.
Ich spreche mit keinem lauten Klang.I speak with no loud sound.
Genitiv
Die Wirkung des schönen Klanges ist groß.The effect of the beautiful sound is great.
Das ist der Beginn eines neuen Klanges.That is the beginning of a new sound.
Ich bin mir keines lauten Klanges bewusst.I am not aware of any loud sound.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Klang?

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

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

What does der Klang mean in English?

The German word der Klang translates to “sound, tone” in English.

How do you decline der Klang?

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

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.