Why does the noun Rechen 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 Rechen

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Rechenein Rechenkein Rechen
Akkusativden Recheneinen Rechenkeinen Rechen
Dativdem Recheneinem Rechenkeinem Rechen
Genitivdes Rechenseines Rechenskeines Rechens

Examples in context

Real sentences using Rechen in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Rechen ist sauber.The new rake is clean.
Ein großer Rechen liegt im Schuppen.A large rake is in the shed.
Kein kleiner Rechen ist hier.No small rake is here.
Akkusativ
Ich suche den neuen Rechen.I am looking for the new rake.
Er braucht einen kleinen Rechen.He needs a small rake.
Wir haben keinen großen Rechen.We have no large rake.
Dativ
Ich arbeite mit dem neuen Rechen.I work with the new rake.
Er hilft mit einem kleinen Rechen.He helps with a small rake.
Er arbeitet mit keinem alten Rechen.He works with no old rake.
Genitiv
Die Zinken des neuen Rechens sind spitz.The tines of the new rake are sharp.
Die Farbe eines eines alten Rechens ist rot.The color of an old rake is red.
Der Stiel keines keines langen Rechens ist lang.The handle of no long rake is long.

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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 Rechen?

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

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

What does der Rechen mean in English?

The German word der Rechen translates to “rake” in English.

How do you decline der Rechen?

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

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.