Why does the noun Parkplatz 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 Parkplatz

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Parkplatzein Parkplatzkein Parkplatz
Akkusativden Parkplatzeinen Parkplatzkeinen Parkplatz
Dativdem Parkplatzeinem Parkplatzkeinem Parkplatz
Genitivdes Parkplatzeseines Parkplatzeskeines Parkplatzes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Parkplatz in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der große Parkplatz ist voll.The large parking lot is full.
Ein freier Parkplatz ist selten hier.A free parking space is rare here.
Kein kleiner Parkplatz ist genug.No small parking lot is enough.
Akkusativ
Ich suche den großen Parkplatz.I am looking for the large parking lot.
Wir brauchen einen freien Parkplatz.We need a free parking space.
Er findet keinen kleinen Parkplatz.He finds no small parking lot.
Dativ
Ich parke auf dem großen Parkplatz.I park in the large parking lot.
Er steht an einem freien Parkplatz.He stands at a free parking space.
Sie wartet bei keinem kleinen Parkplatz.She waits at no small parking lot.
Genitiv
Die Größe des großen Parkplatzes ist enorm.The size of the large parking lot is enormous.
Die Lage eines freien Parkplatzes ist gut.The location of a free parking space is good.
Die Einfahrt keines kleinen Parkplatzes ist hier.The entrance of no small parking lot is here.

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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 Parkplatz?

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

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

What is the plural of der Parkplatz?

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

What does der Parkplatz mean in English?

The German word der Parkplatz translates to “parking place” in English.

How do you decline der Parkplatz?

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

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.