Why does the noun Klub 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 Klub
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Klub | ein Klub | kein Klub |
| Akkusativ | den Klub | einen Klub | keinen Klub |
| Dativ | dem Klub | einem Klub | keinem Klub |
| Genitiv | des Klubs | eines Klubs | keines Klubs |
| Nominativ | die Klubs | Klubs | keine Klubs |
| Akkusativ | die Klubs | Klubs | keine Klubs |
| Dativ | den Klubs | Klubs | keinen Klubs |
| Genitiv | der Klubs | Klubs | keiner Klubs |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Klub in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Klub ist modern.The new club is modern. | Ein neuer Klub hat viele Mitglieder.A new club has many members. | Kein neuer Klub ist langweilig.No new club is boring. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche den neuen Klub.I visit the new club. | Er sucht einen neuen Klub.He is looking for a new club. | Wir haben keinen neuen Klub.We have no new club. |
| Dativ | Ich gehe zu dem neuen Klub.I go to the new club. | Er hilft einem neuen Klub.He helps a new club. | Sie kommt aus keinem neuen Klub.She does not come from any new club. |
| Genitiv | Das ist der Name des neuen Klubs.That is the name of the new club. | Das ist das Logo eines eines neuen Klubs.That is the logo of a new club. | Der Erfolg keines keines neuen Klubs ist sicher.The success of no new club is certain. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Klubs sind beliebt.The new clubs are popular. | Neue Klubs sind oft teuer.New clubs are often expensive. | Keine neuen Klubs sind gleich.No new clubs are alike. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die neuen Klubs.We see the new clubs. | Sie besuchen neue Klubs.They visit new clubs. | Ich kenne keine neuen Klubs.I know no new clubs. |
| Dativ | Er spricht mit den neuen Klubs.He talks to the new clubs. | Sie reist zu neuen Klubs.She travels to new clubs. | Wir gehen zu keinen neuen Klubs.We go to no new clubs. |
| Genitiv | Die Regeln der neuen Klubs sind streng.The rules of the new clubs are strict. | Die Mitglieder neuer Klubs sind jung.The members of new clubs are young. | Die Zukunft keiner neuen Klubs ist klar.The future of no new clubs is clear. |
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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 Klub?
It is der Klub. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Klub 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 Klub?
The plural form of der Klub is die Klubs. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Klub mean in English?
The German word der Klub translates to “club” in English.
How do you decline der Klub?
Like all German nouns, Klub changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Klub
- Akkusativ: den Klub
- Dativ: dem Klub
- Genitiv: des Klubs
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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