Singular
der
Kurs
course, exchange rate
Plural: die Kurse
Why does the noun Kurs 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 Kurs
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Kurs | ein Kurs | kein Kurs |
| Akkusativ | den Kurs | einen Kurs | keinen Kurs |
| Dativ | dem Kurs | einem Kurs | keinem Kurs |
| Genitiv | des Kurses | eines Kurses | keines Kurses |
| Nominativ | die Kurse | Kurse | keine Kurse |
| Akkusativ | die Kurse | Kurse | keine Kurse |
| Dativ | den Kursen | Kursen | keinen Kursen |
| Genitiv | der Kurse | Kurse | keiner Kurse |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kurs in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Kurs beginnt heute.The new course starts today. | Ein guter Kurs ist sehr wichtig.A good course is very important. | Kein passender Kurs ist verfügbar.No suitable course is available. |
| Akkusativ | Ich buche den nächsten Kurs.I am booking the next course. | Er sucht einen passenden Kurs.He is looking for a suitable course. | Wir finden keinen freien Kurs.We can't find a free course. |
| Dativ | Ich lerne viel in dem neuen Kurs.I learn a lot in the new course. | Sie hilft mir bei einem schweren Kurs.She helps me with a difficult course. | Er war mit keinem teuren Kurs zufrieden.He was not satisfied with any expensive course. |
| Genitiv | Der Titel des langen Kurses ist bekannt.The title of the long course is known. | Das Ende eines guten Kurses kommt schnell.The end of a good course comes quickly. | Das Thema keines einfachen Kurses ist schwer.The topic of no easy course is difficult. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Kurse sind schon voll.The new courses are already full. | Viele Kurse beginnen im Herbst.Many courses start in autumn. | Keine guten Kurse sind mehr frei.No good courses are available anymore. |
| Akkusativ | Wir besuchen die gleichen Kurse.We attend the same courses. | Sie bietet interessante Kurse an.She offers interesting courses. | Ich habe keine leichten Kurse gewählt.I have not chosen any easy courses. |
| Dativ | In den neuen Kursen sind Plätze frei.There are places available in the new courses. | Er nimmt an verschiedenen Kursen teil.He participates in various courses. | Ich lerne mit keinen schlechten Kursen.I don't learn with any bad courses. |
| Genitiv | Die Liste der verfügbaren Kurse ist lang.The list of the available courses is long. | Die Qualität interessanter Kurse ist gut.The quality of interesting courses is good. | Der Preis keiner guten Kurse war hoch.The price of no good courses was high. |
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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 Kurs?
It is der Kurs. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kurs 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 Kurs?
The German noun Kurs is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Kurs?
The plural form of der Kurs is die Kurse. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Kurs mean in English?
The German word der Kurs translates to “course, exchange rate” in English.
How do you decline der Kurs?
Like all German nouns, Kurs changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Kurs
- Akkusativ: den Kurs
- Dativ: dem Kurs
- Genitiv: des Kurses
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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