Why does the noun Rappen 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 Rappen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Rappen | ein Rappen | — |
| Akkusativ | den Rappen | einen Rappen | — |
| Dativ | dem Rappen | einem Rappen | — |
| Genitiv | des Rappens | eines Rappens | — |
| Nominativ | die Rappen | — Rappen | — |
| Akkusativ | die Rappen | — Rappen | — |
| Dativ | den Rappen | — Rappen | — |
| Genitiv | der Rappen | — Rappen | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Rappen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| 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 Rappen?
It is der Rappen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Rappen 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 Rappen?
The plural form of der Rappen is die Rappen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Rappen mean in English?
The German word der Rappen translates to “centime” in English.
How do you decline der Rappen?
Like all German nouns, Rappen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Rappen
- Akkusativ: den Rappen
- Dativ: dem Rappen
- Genitiv: des Rappens
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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