Why does the noun Rauch 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 Rauch

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Rauchein Rauchkein Rauch
Akkusativden Raucheinen Rauchkeinen Rauch
Dativdem Raucheinem Rauchkeinem Rauch
Genitivdes Raucheseines Raucheskeines Rauches

Examples in context

Real sentences using Rauch in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der dichte Rauch steigt hoch.The dense smoke rises high.
Ein starker Rauch füllt den Raum.A strong smoke fills the room.
Kein schwarzer Rauch ist sichtbar.No black smoke is visible.
Akkusativ
Wir sehen den dicken Rauch.We see the thick smoke.
Ich rieche einen seltsamen Rauch.I smell a strange smoke.
Er mag keinen starken Rauch.He doesn't like strong smoke.
Dativ
Er sitzt in dem dichten Rauch.He sits in the dense smoke.
Ich atme in einem giftigen Rauch.I breathe in a poisonous smoke.
Er arbeitet in keinem Rauch.He works in no smoke.
Genitiv
Der Geruch des Rauches ist stark.The smell of the smoke is strong.
Die Quelle eines Rauches ist unbekannt.The source of a smoke is unknown.
Er kennt die Ursache keines Rauches.He knows the cause of no smoke.

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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 Rauch?

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

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

What does der Rauch mean in English?

The German word der Rauch translates to “smoke” in English.

How do you decline der Rauch?

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

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.