Why does the noun Lehrplan 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 Lehrplan

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Lehrplanein Lehrplankein Lehrplan
Akkusativden Lehrplaneinen Lehrplankeinen Lehrplan
Dativdem Lehrplaneinem Lehrplankeinem Lehrplan
Genitivdes Lehrplanseines Lehrplanskeines Lehrplans

Examples in context

Real sentences using Lehrplan in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Lehrplan ist gut.The new curriculum is good.
Ein guter Lehrplan hilft immer.A good curriculum always helps.
Kein alter Lehrplan ist schlecht.No old curriculum is bad.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den neuen Lehrplan.I see the new curriculum.
Wir brauchen einen guten Lehrplan.We need a good curriculum.
Er hat keinen alten Lehrplan.He has no old curriculum.
Dativ
Ich folge dem neuen Lehrplan.I follow the new curriculum.
Er arbeitet mit einem guten Lehrplan.He works with a good curriculum.
Sie hilft keinem alten Lehrplan nicht.She doesn't help any old curriculum.
Genitiv
Der Inhalt des neuen Lehrplans ist klar.The content of the new curriculum is clear.
Die Ziele eines guten Lehrplans sind wichtig.The goals of a good curriculum are important.
Die Kritik keines alten Lehrplans ist nötig.Criticism of no old curriculum is necessary.

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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 Lehrplan?

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

The German noun Lehrplan is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Lehrplan?

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

What does der Lehrplan mean in English?

The German word der Lehrplan translates to “curriculum” in English.

How do you decline der Lehrplan?

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

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.