Why does the noun Palast 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 Palast

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Palastein Palastkein Palast
Akkusativden Palasteinen Palastkeinen Palast
Dativdem Palasteinem Palastkeinem Palast
Genitivdes Palasteseines Palasteskeines Palastes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Palast in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der alte Palast ist groß.The old palace is big.
Ein schöner Palast steht dort.A beautiful palace stands there.
Kein kleiner Palast ist hier.No small palace is here.
Akkusativ
Ich besuche den großen Palast.I visit the big palace.
Sie sieht einen schönen Palast.She sees a beautiful palace.
Er mag keinen kleinen Palast.He doesn't like a small palace.
Dativ
Er wohnt in dem alten Palast.He lives in the old palace.
Ich gehe zu einem schönen Palast.I go to a beautiful palace.
Sie arbeitet in keinem kleinen Palast.She works in no small palace.
Genitiv
Die Geschichte des alten Palastes ist lang.The history of the old palace is long.
Der Garten eines schönen Palastes ist groß.The garden of a beautiful palace is big.
Die Größe keines kleinen Palastes ist wichtig.The size of no small palace is important.

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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 Palast?

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

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

What does der Palast mean in English?

The German word der Palast translates to “palace” in English.

How do you decline der Palast?

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

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.