Why does the noun Link 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 Link

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Linkein Linkkein Link
Akkusativden Linkeinen Linkkeinen Link
Dativdem Linkeinem Linkkeinem Link
Genitivdes Linkseines Linkskeines Links

Examples in context

Real sentences using Link in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Link ist kaputt.The new link is broken.
Ein guter Link führt hierher.A good link leads here.
Kein alter Link funktioniert.No old link works.
Akkusativ
Ich klicke den neuen Link an.I click the new link.
Er sucht einen guten Link.He is looking for a good link.
Sie findet keinen alten Link.She doesn't find any old link.
Dativ
Ich folge dem neuen Link.I follow the new link.
Er vertraut einem guten Link.He trusts a good link.
Sie glaubt keinem alten Link.She doesn't believe any old link.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des neuen Links ist blau.The color of the new link is blue.
Der Zweck eines guten Links ist klar.The purpose of a good link is clear.
Die Länge keines alten Links ist wichtig.The length of no old link is important.

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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 Link?

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

What is the plural of der Link?

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

What does der Link mean in English?

The German word der Link translates to “link” in English.

How do you decline der Link?

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

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.