Why does the noun Konsul 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 Konsul
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Konsul | ein Konsul | — |
| Akkusativ | den Konsul | einen Konsul | — |
| Dativ | dem Konsul | einem Konsul | — |
| Genitiv | des Konsuls | eines Konsuls | — |
| Nominativ | die Konsuln | — Konsuln | — |
| Akkusativ | die Konsuln | — Konsuln | — |
| Dativ | den Konsuln | — Konsuln | — |
| Genitiv | der Konsuln | — Konsuln | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Konsul in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Konsul?
It is der Konsul. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Konsul 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 Konsul?
The plural form of der Konsul is die Konsuln. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Konsul mean in English?
The German word der Konsul translates to “consul” in English.
How do you decline der Konsul?
Like all German nouns, Konsul changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Konsul
- Akkusativ: den Konsul
- Dativ: dem Konsul
- Genitiv: des Konsuls
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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