Why does the noun Monolog 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 Monolog

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Monologein Monologkein Monolog
Akkusativden Monologeinen Monologkeinen Monolog
Dativdem Monologeinem Monologkeinem Monolog
Genitivdes Monologseines Monologskeines Monologs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Monolog in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Monolog ist lang.The new monologue is long.
Ein guter Monolog beginnt jetzt.A good monologue begins now.
Kein alter Monolog ist da.No old monologue is there.
Akkusativ
Ich höre den langen Monolog.I hear the long monologue.
Er schreibt einen kurzen Monolog.He writes a short monologue.
Ich mag keinen langweiligen Monolog.I don't like any boring monologue.
Dativ
Ich folge dem neuen Monolog.I follow the new monologue.
Er lauscht einem kurzen Monolog.He listens to a short monologue.
Ich höre keinem langweiligen Monolog zu.I don't listen to any boring monologue.
Genitiv
Der Inhalt des neuen Monologs ist klar.The content of the new monologue is clear.
Der Beginn eines eines langen Monologs ist schwer.The beginning of a long monologue is difficult.
Das Ende keines keines schlechten Monologs ist gut.The end of no bad monologue is good.

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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 Monolog?

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

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

What does der Monolog mean in English?

The German word der Monolog translates to “monologue” in English.

How do you decline der Monolog?

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

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.