Why does the noun Ohrring 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 Ohrring

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Ohrringein Ohrringkein Ohrring
Akkusativden Ohrringeinen Ohrringkeinen Ohrring
Dativdem Ohrringeinem Ohrringkeinem Ohrring
Genitivdes Ohrringseines Ohrringskeines Ohrrings

Examples in context

Real sentences using Ohrring in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der goldene Ohrring ist schön.The golden earring is beautiful.
Ein neuer Ohrring liegt hier.A new earring is lying here.
Kein Ohrring passt zu mir.No earring suits me.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe den kleinen Ohrring.I am buying the small earring.
Ich suche einen Ohrring für sie.I am looking for an earring for her.
Ich finde keinen Ohrring passend.I don't find any earring suitable.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem Mädchen mit dem Ohrring.I help the girl with the earring.
Ich bin mit einem Ohrring zufrieden.I am satisfied with an earring.
Ich bin mit keinem Ohrring glücklich.I am not happy with any earring.
Genitiv
Der Glanz des Ohrrings ist toll.The shine of the earring is great.
Der Preis eines Ohrrings ist hoch.The price of an earring is high.
Die Form keines Ohrrings gefällt mir.I don't like the shape of any earring.

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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 Ohrring?

It is der Ohrring. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ohrring is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What CEFR level is the word Ohrring?

The German noun Ohrring is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Ohrring?

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

What does der Ohrring mean in English?

The German word der Ohrring translates to “earring” in English.

How do you decline der Ohrring?

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

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.