Why does the noun Konzern 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 Konzern

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Konzernein Konzernkein Konzern
Akkusativden Konzerneinen Konzernkeinen Konzern
Dativdem Konzerneinem Konzernkeinem Konzern
Genitivdes Konzernseines Konzernskeines Konzerns

Examples in context

Real sentences using Konzern in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der große Konzern wächst schnell.The large corporation grows fast.
Ein neuer Konzern entsteht.A new corporation emerges.
Kein kleiner Konzern ist hier.No small corporation is here.
Akkusativ
Wir besuchen den großen Konzern.We visit the large corporation.
Er gründet einen neuen Konzern.He founds a new corporation.
Ich kenne keinen großen Konzern.I know no big corporation.
Dativ
Ich arbeite bei dem großen Konzern.I work at the large corporation.
Er gehört zu einem neuen Konzern.He belongs to a new corporation.
Sie spricht mit keinem bekannten Konzern.She speaks with no known corporation.
Genitiv
Der Erfolg des großen Konzerns ist klar.The success of the large corporation is clear.
Die Strategie eines neuen Konzerns ist mutig.The strategy of a new corporation is bold.
Die Zukunft keines kleinen Konzerns ist sicher.The future of no small corporation is secure.

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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 Konzern?

It is der Konzern. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Konzern is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What CEFR level is the word Konzern?

The German noun Konzern is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Konzern?

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

What does der Konzern mean in English?

The German word der Konzern translates to “business group” in English.

How do you decline der Konzern?

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

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.