Why does the noun Kredit 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 Kredit
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Kredit | ein Kredit | kein Kredit |
| Akkusativ | den Kredit | einen Kredit | keinen Kredit |
| Dativ | dem Kredit | einem Kredit | keinem Kredit |
| Genitiv | des Kredites | eines Kredites | keines Kredites |
| Nominativ | die Kredite | Kredite | keine Kredite |
| Akkusativ | die Kredite | Kredite | keine Kredite |
| Dativ | den Krediten | Krediten | keinen Krediten |
| Genitiv | der Kredite | Kredite | keiner Kredite |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kredit in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Kredit ist teuer.The new credit is expensive. | Ein guter Kredit hilft oft.A good credit often helps. | Kein Kredit ist kostenlos.No credit is free. |
| Akkusativ | Ich brauche den neuen Kredit.I need the new credit. | Er nimmt einen kleinen Kredit auf.He takes out a small credit. | Sie will keinen Kredit.She doesn't want any credit. |
| Dativ | Ich stimme dem neuen Kredit zu.I agree to the new credit. | Er vertraut einem guten Kredit.He trusts a good credit. | Sie gibt keinem Kredit nach.She doesn't give in to any credit. |
| Genitiv | Die Höhe des neuen Kredites ist bekannt.The amount of the new credit is known. | Die Bedingungen eines guten Kredites sind fair.The conditions of a good credit are fair. | Der Zweck keines Kredites ist klar.The purpose of no credit is clear. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Kredite sind hoch.The new credits are high. | Gute Kredite sind schwer zu finden.Good credits are hard to find. | Keine Kredite sind ohne Risiko.No credits are without risk. |
| Akkusativ | Wir zahlen die alten Kredite zurück.We are paying back the old credits. | Sie bekommen gute Kredite.They get good credits. | Ich sehe keine Kredite.I see no credits. |
| Dativ | Er spricht von den neuen Krediten.He talks about the new credits. | Ich helfe guten Krediten.I help good credits. | Sie vertraut keinen Krediten.She trusts no credits. |
| Genitiv | Die Zinsen der neuen Kredite sind hoch.The interest rates of the new credits are high. | Die Risiken guter Kredite sind bekannt.The risks of good credits are known. | Die Probleme keiner Kredite sind gelöst.The problems of no credits are solved. |
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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 Kredit?
It is der Kredit. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kredit 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 Kredit?
The German noun Kredit is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Kredit?
The plural form of der Kredit is die Kredite. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Kredit mean in English?
The German word der Kredit translates to “credit” in English.
How do you decline der Kredit?
Like all German nouns, Kredit changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Kredit
- Akkusativ: den Kredit
- Dativ: dem Kredit
- Genitiv: des Kredites
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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