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.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Link | ein Link | kein Link |
| Akkusativ | den Link | einen Link | keinen Link |
| Dativ | dem Link | einem Link | keinem Link |
| Genitiv | des Links | eines Links | keines Links |
| Nominativ | die Links | Links | keine Links |
| Akkusativ | die Links | Links | keine Links |
| Dativ | den Links | Links | keinen Links |
| Genitiv | der Links | Links | keiner Links |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Link in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Links sind wichtig.The new links are important. | Gute Links sind nützlich.Good links are useful. | Keine schlechten Links sind sicher.No bad links are safe. |
| Akkusativ | Wir brauchen die wichtigen Links.We need the important links. | Ich sehe viele neue Links.I see many new links. | Er hat keine guten Links.He has no good links. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den wichtigen Links Priorität.I prioritize the important links. | Er hilft neuen Links.He helps new links. | Sie arbeitet mit keinen schlechten Links.She doesn't work with any bad links. |
| Genitiv | Die Quelle der neuen Links ist bekannt.The source of the new links is known. | Die Sicherheit guter Links ist entscheidend.The security of good links is crucial. | Der Inhalt keiner alten Links ist leer.The content of no old links is empty. |
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.
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