Why does the noun Kontostand 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 Kontostand

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Kontostandein Kontostandkein Kontostand
Akkusativden Kontostandeinen Kontostandkeinen Kontostand
Dativdem Kontostandeinem Kontostandkeinem Kontostand
Genitivdes Kontostandeseines Kontostandeskeines Kontostandes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kontostand in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der hoche Kontostand ist gut.The high account balance is good.
Ein neuer Kontostand erscheint.A new account balance appears.
Kein aktueller Kontostand ist da.No current account balance is there.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den aktuellen Kontostand.I see the current account balance.
Ich brauche einen guten Kontostand.I need a good account balance.
Ich habe keinen hochen Kontostand.I don't have a high account balance.
Dativ
Ich folge dem neuen Kontostand.I follow the new account balance.
Ich vertraue einem guten Kontostand.I trust a good account balance.
Ich traue keinem falschen Kontostand.I don't trust any false account balance.
Genitiv
Die Höhe des Kontostandes ist wichtig.The height of the account balance is important.
Die Höhe eines Kontostandes ist wichtig.The height of an account balance is important.
Die Höhe keines Kontostandes ist wichtig.The height of no account balance is important.

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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 Kontostand?

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

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

What does der Kontostand mean in English?

The German word der Kontostand translates to “balance” in English.

How do you decline der Kontostand?

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

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.