Why does the noun Nachlass 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 Nachlass

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Nachlassein Nachlasskein Nachlass
Akkusativden Nachlasseinen Nachlasskeinen Nachlass
Dativdem Nachlasseinem Nachlasskeinem Nachlass
Genitivdes Nachlasseseines Nachlasseskeines Nachlasses

Examples in context

Real sentences using Nachlass in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der Nachlass ist attraktiv.The discount is attractive.
Ein Nachlass ist oft begrenzt.A discount is often limited.
Kein Nachlass ist heute möglich.No discount is possible today.
Akkusativ
Ich erhalte den Nachlass bald.I will receive the discount soon.
Ich brauche einen kleinen Nachlass.I need a small discount.
Ich bekomme keinen Nachlass.I don't get any discount.
Dativ
Mit dem Nachlass spare ich viel.With the discount, I save a lot.
Mit einem Nachlass ist es besser.With a discount, it's better.
Ich bin mit keinem Nachlass einverstanden.I don't agree with any discount.
Genitiv
Die Höhe des Nachlasses ist wichtig.The amount of the discount is important.
Die Bedingung eines Nachlasses ist klar.The condition of a discount is clear.
Der Grund keines Nachlasses ist bekannt.The reason for no discount is known.

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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 Nachlass?

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

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

What does der Nachlass mean in English?

The German word der Nachlass translates to “reduction” in English.

How do you decline der Nachlass?

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

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.