Why does the noun Radler have the article das?

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 Radler

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Radlerein Radlerkein Radler
Akkusativdas Radlerein Radlerkein Radler
Dativdem Radlereinem Radlerkeinem Radler
Genitivdes Radlerseines Radlerskeines Radlers

Examples in context

Real sentences using Radler in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das kalte Radler schmeckt gut.The cold Radler tastes good.
Ein neues Radler ist erfrischend.A new Radler is refreshing.
Kein gutes Radler ist hier.No good Radler is here.
Akkusativ
Ich trinke das kalte Radler.I drink the cold Radler.
Er möchte ein neues Radler.He wants a new Radler.
Sie hat kein gutes Radler.She has no good Radler.
Dativ
Ich sitze mit dem kalten Radler hier.I sit here with the cold Radler.
Er sitzt mit einem neuen Radler da.He sits there with a new Radler.
Ich sitze mit keinem guten Radler hier.I sit here with no good Radler.
Genitiv
Der Preis des kalten Radlerss ist hoch.The price of the cold Radler is high.
Der Preis eines neuen Radlerss ist hoch.The price of a new Radler is high.
Der Preis keines guten Radlerss ist hoch.The price of no good Radler is high.

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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 Radler?

It is das Radler. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Radler is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Radler?

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

What does das Radler mean in English?

The German word das Radler translates to “shandy” in English.

How do you decline das Radler?

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

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.