Why does the noun Nationalrat 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 Nationalrat
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Nationalrat | ein Nationalrat | — |
| Akkusativ | den Nationalrat | einen Nationalrat | — |
| Dativ | dem Nationalrat | einem Nationalrat | — |
| Genitiv | des Nationalrats | eines Nationalrats | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Nationalrat in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Nationalrat?
It is der Nationalrat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Nationalrat 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 Nationalrat?
The noun Nationalrat is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Nationalrat mean in English?
The German word der Nationalrat translates to “National Council” in English.
How do you decline der Nationalrat?
Like all German nouns, Nationalrat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Nationalrat
- Akkusativ: den Nationalrat
- Dativ: dem Nationalrat
- Genitiv: des Nationalrats
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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