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