Why does the noun Mercedes 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 Mercedes

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Mercedesein Mercedeskein Mercedes
Akkusativden Mercedeseinen Mercedeskeinen Mercedes
Dativdem Mercedeseinem Mercedeskeinem Mercedes
Genitivdes Mercedeseines Mercedeskeines Mercedes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Mercedes in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der alte Mercedes fährt schnell.The old Mercedes drives fast.
Ein neuer Mercedes steht dort.A new Mercedes stands there.
Kein roter Mercedes ist hier.No red Mercedes is here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den schwarzen Mercedes.I see the black Mercedes.
Er kauft einen teueren Mercedes.He buys an expensive Mercedes.
Sie will keinen alten Mercedes.She doesn't want an old Mercedes.
Dativ
Ich fahre mit dem neuen Mercedes.I drive with the new Mercedes.
Er hilft einem alten Mercedes.He helps an old Mercedes.
Sie fährt mit keinem roten Mercedes.She drives with no red Mercedes.
Genitiv
Der Motor des alten Mercedes ist stark.The engine of the old Mercedes is strong.
Der Wert eines eines neuen Mercedes ist hoch.The value of a new Mercedes is high.
Die Farbe keines keines roten Mercedes ist schön.The color of no red Mercedes is beautiful.

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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 Mercedes?

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

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

What does der Mercedes mean in English?

The German word der Mercedes translates to “Mercedes” in English.

How do you decline der Mercedes?

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

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.