Singular
der
Rahmen
frame, framework
Plural: die Rahmen
Why does the noun Rahmen 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 Rahmen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Rahmen | ein Rahmen | kein Rahmen |
| Akkusativ | den Rahmen | einen Rahmen | keinen Rahmen |
| Dativ | dem Rahmen | einem Rahmen | keinem Rahmen |
| Genitiv | des Rahmens | eines Rahmens | keines Rahmens |
| Nominativ | die Rahmen | Rahmen | keine Rahmen |
| Akkusativ | die Rahmen | Rahmen | keine Rahmen |
| Dativ | den Rahmen | Rahmen | keinen Rahmen |
| Genitiv | der Rahmen | Rahmen | keiner Rahmen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Rahmen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der goldene Rahmen passt perfekt.The golden frame fits perfectly. | Ein schmaler Rahmen würde besser aussehen.A narrow frame would look better. | Kein passender Rahmen war zu finden.No suitable frame was to be found. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe den schwarzen Rahmen.I am buying the black frame. | Er sucht einen einfachen Rahmen.He is looking for a simple frame. | Wir brauchen keinen neuen Rahmen.We don't need a new frame. |
| Dativ | Das Bild hängt in dem alten Rahmen.The picture hangs in the old frame. | Mit einem größeren Rahmen wirkt es besser.It looks better with a bigger frame. | Ich kann mit keinem kaputten Rahmen arbeiten.I can't work with a broken frame. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des hölzernen Rahmens ist schön.The color of the wooden frame is beautiful. | Der Preis eines handgemachten Rahmens ist hoch.The price of a handmade frame is high. | Trotz keines finanziellen Rahmens starteten sie.They started despite no financial framework. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Rahmen sind angekommen.The new frames have arrived. | Alte Rahmen können sehr wertvoll sein.Old frames can be very valuable. | Keine leeren Rahmen hängen an der Wand.No empty frames are hanging on the wall. |
| Akkusativ | Er hat die alten Rahmen verkauft.He sold the old frames. | Wir suchen passende Rahmen für die Bilder.We are looking for suitable frames for the pictures. | Ich möchte keine modernen Rahmen kaufen.I don't want to buy any modern frames. |
| Dativ | In den großen Rahmen sind Spiegel.There are mirrors in the large frames. | Er arbeitet mit verschiedenen Rahmen.He works with different frames. | Wir helfen keinen rechtlichen Rahmen.We do not help with any legal frameworks. |
| Genitiv | Die Herstellung der hölzernen Rahmen dauert lange.The production of the wooden frames takes a long time. | Die Qualität alter Rahmen ist beeindruckend.The quality of old frames is impressive. | Aufgrund keiner festen Rahmen konnten wir nicht planen.Due to no fixed frameworks, we could not plan. |
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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 Rahmen?
It is der Rahmen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Rahmen 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 Rahmen?
The German noun Rahmen is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Rahmen?
The plural form of der Rahmen is die Rahmen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Rahmen mean in English?
The German word der Rahmen translates to “frame, framework” in English.
How do you decline der Rahmen?
Like all German nouns, Rahmen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Rahmen
- Akkusativ: den Rahmen
- Dativ: dem Rahmen
- Genitiv: des Rahmens
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.
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