Why does the noun Orden 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 Orden

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Ordenein Ordenkein Orden
Akkusativden Ordeneinen Ordenkeinen Orden
Dativdem Ordeneinem Ordenkeinem Orden
Genitivdes Ordeneines Ordenkeines Orden

Examples in context

Real sentences using Orden in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der alte Orden ist wertvoll.The old order is valuable.
Ein neuer Orden glänzt hell.A new order shines brightly.
Kein schöner Orden ist billig.No beautiful order is cheap.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den alten Orden.I see the old order.
Er trägt einen neuen Orden.He wears a new order.
Sie will keinen schönen Orden.She doesn't want any beautiful order.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem alten Orden.I help the old order.
Er spricht mit einem neuen Orden.He talks with a new order.
Sie gibt keinem schönen Orden Wert.She gives no beautiful order value.
Genitiv
Der Wert des alten Ordens ist hoch.The value of the old order is high.
Die Geschichte eines eines neuen Ordens beginnt.The history of a new order begins.
Die Farbe keines keines schönen Ordens gefällt mir.The color of no beautiful order pleases me.

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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 Orden?

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

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

What does der Orden mean in English?

The German word der Orden translates to “order, medal” in English.

How do you decline der Orden?

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

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.