Why does the noun Konrad 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 Konrad
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Konrad | ein Konrad | kein Konrad |
| Akkusativ | den Konrad | einen Konrad | keinen Konrad |
| Dativ | dem Konrad | einem Konrad | keinem Konrad |
| Genitiv | des Konrads | eines Konrads | keines Konrads |
| Nominativ | die Konrads | Konrads | keine Konrads |
| Akkusativ | die Konrads | Konrads | keine Konrads |
| Dativ | den Konrads | Konrads | keinen Konrads |
| Genitiv | der Konrads | Konrads | keiner Konrads |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Konrad in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der Konrad ist nett.Konrad is nice. | Ein Konrad kommt heute.A Konrad is coming today. | Kein Konrad ist hier.No Konrad is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den Konrad dort.I see Konrad there. | Sie sucht einen Konrad.She is looking for a Konrad. | Ich kenne keinen Konrad persönlich.I don't know any Konrad personally. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit dem Konrad.I am speaking with Konrad. | Sie hilft einem Konrad gern.She gladly helps a Konrad. | Ich gebe keinem Konrad nichts.I give nothing to no Konrad. |
| Genitiv | Das Auto des Konrads ist neu.Konrad's car is new. | Der Hund eines Konrads ist klein.A Konrad's dog is small. | Die Meinung keines Konrads zählt.The opinion of no Konrad counts. |
| Nominativ | Die Konrads sind lustig.The Konrads are funny. | Konrads spielen draußen.Konrads are playing outside. | Keine Konrads sind hier.No Konrads are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir treffen die Konrads morgen.We are meeting the Konrads tomorrow. | Ich sehe Konrads oft.I often see Konrads. | Sie kennt keine Konrads hier.She knows no Konrads here. |
| Dativ | Er erzählt den Konrads Geschichten.He tells stories to the Konrads. | Wir begegnen Konrads oft.We often meet Konrads. | Sie vertraut keinen Konrads mehr.She trusts no Konrads anymore. |
| Genitiv | Die Häuser der Konrads sind schön.The houses of the Konrads are beautiful. | Die Freunde Konrads sind treu.The friends of Konrads are loyal. | Die Namen keiner Konrads sind unbekannt.The names of no Konrads are 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 Konrad?
It is der Konrad. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Konrad 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 Konrad?
The noun Konrad is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Konrad mean in English?
The German word der Konrad translates to “Conrad” in English.
How do you decline der Konrad?
Like all German nouns, Konrad changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Konrad
- Akkusativ: den Konrad
- Dativ: dem Konrad
- Genitiv: des Konrads
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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