Why does the noun Leverkusen have the article das?

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 Leverkusen

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Leverkusenein Leverkusenkein Leverkusen
Akkusativdas Leverkusenein Leverkusenkein Leverkusen
Dativdem Leverkuseneinem Leverkusenkeinem Leverkusen
Genitivdes Leverkuseneines Leverkusenkeines Leverkusen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Leverkusen in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das schöne Leverkusen liegt am Rhein.Beautiful Leverkusen lies on the Rhine.
Ein kleines Leverkusen gibt es auch.There is also a small Leverkusen (e.g., a smaller place with the same name).
Kein altes Leverkusen ist bekannt.No old Leverkusen is known (e.g., no historical version or other place with the name).
Akkusativ
Ich besuche das schöne Leverkusen.I am visiting beautiful Leverkusen.
Er sucht ein ruhiges Leverkusen.He is looking for a quiet Leverkusen.
Wir finden kein großes Leverkusen.We don't find any big Leverkusen.
Dativ
Ich komme aus dem schönen Leverkusen.I come from beautiful Leverkusen.
Er hilft einem kleinen Leverkusen.He helps a small Leverkusen.
Ich wohne in keinem großen Leverkusen.I don't live in any big Leverkusen.
Genitiv
Die Lage des schönen Leverkusen ist gut.The location of beautiful Leverkusen is good.
Die Geschichte eines alten Leverkusen ist lang.The history of an old Leverkusen is long.
Der Name keines neuen Leverkusen ist bekannt.The name of no new Leverkusen is known.

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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 Leverkusen?

It is das Leverkusen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Leverkusen is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Leverkusen?

The noun Leverkusen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Leverkusen mean in English?

The German word das Leverkusen translates to “Leverkusen” in English.

How do you decline das Leverkusen?

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

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.