Why does the noun Perron 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 Perron

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Perronein Perron—
Akkusativden Perroneinen Perron—
Dativdem Perroneinem Perron—
Genitivdes Perronseines Perrons—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Perron in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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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 Perron?

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

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

What does der Perron mean in English?

The German word der Perron translates to “platform” in English.

How do you decline der Perron?

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

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.