Why does the noun Luftdruck 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 Luftdruck

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Luftdruckein Luftdruckkein Luftdruck
Akkusativden Luftdruckeinen Luftdruckkeinen Luftdruck
Dativdem Luftdruckeinem Luftdruckkeinem Luftdruck
Genitivdes Luftdruckseines Luftdruckskeines Luftdrucks

Examples in context

Real sentences using Luftdruck in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der aktuelle Luftdruck ist heute hoch.The current air pressure is high today.
Ein niedriger Luftdruck beeinflusst das Wetter.A low air pressure influences the weather.
Kein konstanter Luftdruck ist stabil.No constant air pressure is stable.
Akkusativ
Wir messen den aktuellen Luftdruck.We measure the current air pressure.
Manchmal spüren wir einen tiefen Luftdruck.Sometimes we feel a low air pressure.
Ich sehe keinen großen Luftdruck hier.I don't see any major air pressure here.
Dativ
Mit dem hochen Luftdruck ändert sich das Wetter.With the high air pressure, the weather changes.
Bei einem niedrigen Luftdruck kann es regnen.With a low air pressure, it can rain.
Trotz keinem starken Luftdruck ist es sonnig.Despite no strong air pressure, it is sunny.
Genitiv
Die Messung des aktuellen Luftdrucks ist wichtig.The measurement of the current air pressure is important.
Die Änderung eines eines plötzlichen Luftdrucks ist spürbar.The change in a sudden air pressure is noticeable.
Die Vorhersage keines keines stabilen Luftdrucks ist einfach.The prediction of no stable air pressure is easy.

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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 Luftdruck?

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

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

What does der Luftdruck mean in English?

The German word der Luftdruck translates to “air pressure” in English.

How do you decline der Luftdruck?

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

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.