Singular
der
Laden
shop
Plural: die Läden
Why does the noun Laden 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 Laden
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Laden | ein Laden | kein Laden |
| Akkusativ | den Laden | einen Laden | keinen Laden |
| Dativ | dem Laden | einem Laden | keinem Laden |
| Genitiv | des Ladens | eines Ladens | keines Ladens |
| Nominativ | die Läden | Läden | keine Läden |
| Akkusativ | die Läden | Läden | keine Läden |
| Dativ | den Läden | Läden | keinen Läden |
| Genitiv | der Läden | Läden | keiner Läden |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Laden in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der alte Laden schließt bald.The old shop closes soon. | Ein neuer Laden öffnet hier.A new shop opens here. | Kein Laden ist heute offen.No shop is open today. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche den großen Laden.I visit the big shop. | Er sucht einen guten Laden.He is looking for a good shop. | Wir brauchen keinen teuren Laden.We don't need an expensive shop. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem netten Laden.I help the nice shop. | Er arbeitet in einem kleinen Laden.He works in a small shop. | Sie kauft in keinem teuren Laden ein.She shops in no expensive store. |
| Genitiv | Die Tür des kleinen Ladens ist zu.The door of the small shop is closed. | Der Name eines neuen Ladens ist lustig.The name of a new shop is funny. | Die Lage keines guten Ladens ist ideal.The location of no good shop is ideal. |
| Nominativ | Die kleinen Läden sind voll.The small shops are full. | Viele Läden bieten Rabatte.Many shops offer discounts. | Keine Läden haben sonntags auf.No shops are open on Sundays. |
| Akkusativ | Sie mag die modernen Läden.She likes the modern shops. | Ich sehe viele Läden.I see many shops. | Wir finden keine passenden Läden.We don't find any suitable shops. |
| Dativ | Wir gehen zu den großen Läden.We go to the big shops. | Er kauft in vielen Läden.He buys in many shops. | Ich kaufe in keinen teuren Läden ein.I shop in no expensive stores. |
| Genitiv | Die Preise der großen Läden sind hoch.The prices of the big shops are high. | Die Öffnungszeiten vieler Läden sind lang.The opening hours of many shops are long. | Die Qualität keiner billigen Läden ist gut.The quality of no cheap shops is good. |
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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 Laden?
It is der Laden. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Laden 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 Laden?
The German noun Laden is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Laden?
The plural form of der Laden is die Läden. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Laden mean in English?
The German word der Laden translates to “shop” in English.
How do you decline der Laden?
Like all German nouns, Laden changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Laden
- Akkusativ: den Laden
- Dativ: dem Laden
- Genitiv: des Ladens
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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