Why does the noun Kragen 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 Kragen

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Kragenein Kragenkein Kragen
Akkusativden Krageneinen Kragenkeinen Kragen
Dativdem Krageneinem Kragenkeinem Kragen
Genitivdes Kragenseines Kragenskeines Kragens

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kragen in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Kragen ist sehr schön.The new collar is very beautiful.
Ein neuer Kragen passt gut.A new collar fits well.
Kein neuer Kragen ist hier.No new collar is here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den neuen Kragen.I see the new collar.
Er kauft einen schönen Kragen.He buys a beautiful collar.
Sie hat keinen passenden Kragen.She has no suitable collar.
Dativ
Ich gebe dem neuen Kragen Farbe.I give color to the new collar.
Mit einem sauberen Kragen sieht man gut aus.With a clean collar, one looks good.
Ich suche nach keinem passenden Kragen.I am not looking for any suitable collar.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des neuen Kragens ist schön.The color of the new collar is beautiful.
Der Preis eines guten Kragens ist hoch.The price of a good collar is high.
Die Form keines alten Kragens gefällt mir.I don't like the shape of any old collar.

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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 Kragen?

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

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

What does der Kragen mean in English?

The German word der Kragen translates to “collar” in English.

How do you decline der Kragen?

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

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.