Why does the noun Preis 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 Preis

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Preisein Preiskein Preis
Akkusativden Preiseinen Preiskeinen Preis
Dativdem Preiseinem Preiskeinem Preis
Genitivdes Preiseseines Preiseskeines Preises

Examples in context

Real sentences using Preis in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Preis ist zu hoch.The new price is too high.
Ein guter Preis ist immer gut.A good price is always good.
Das ist kein fairer Preis.That is not a fair price.
Akkusativ
Ich zahle den vollen Preis.I pay the full price.
Er macht einen guten Preis.He is making a good price.
Ich akzeptiere keinen hohen Preis.I accept no high price.
Dativ
Ich stimme dem neuen Preis zu.I agree to the new price.
Mit einem guten Preis bin ich zufrieden.I am satisfied with a good price.
Er arbeitet zu keinem niedrigen Preis.He doesn't work for any low price.
Genitiv
Die Änderung des alten Preises ist wichtig.The change of the old price is important.
Trotz eines hohen Preises kaufe ich es.Despite a high price, I am buying it.
Die Garantie keines niedrigen Preises fehlt.The guarantee of a low price is missing.

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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 Preis?

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

The German noun Preis is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Preis?

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

What does der Preis mean in English?

The German word der Preis translates to “price, prize” in English.

How do you decline der Preis?

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

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.