Why does the noun Regenmantel 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 Regenmantel

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Regenmantelein Regenmantelkein Regenmantel
Akkusativden Regenmanteleinen Regenmantelkeinen Regenmantel
Dativdem Regenmanteleinem Regenmantelkeinem Regenmantel
Genitivdes Regenmantelseines Regenmantelskeines Regenmantels

Examples in context

Real sentences using Regenmantel in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Regenmantel ist praktisch.The new raincoat is practical.
Ein gelber Regenmantel liegt hier.A yellow raincoat is lying here.
Kein Regenmantel passt mir gut.No raincoat fits me well.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe den grünen Regenmantel.I am buying the green raincoat.
Ich brauche einen Regenmantel für den Regen.I need a raincoat for the rain.
Ich finde keinen Regenmantel passend.I don't find any raincoat suitable.
Dativ
Ich bin in dem Regenmantel sicher.I am safe in the raincoat.
Ich bin mit einem Regenmantel zufrieden.I am satisfied with a raincoat.
Ich bin mit keinem Regenmantel glücklich.I am not happy with any raincoat.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des Regenmantels ist schön.The color of the raincoat is beautiful.
Der Preis eines Regenmantels ist hoch.The price of a raincoat is high.
Der Stoff keines Regenmantels ist gut.The fabric of no raincoat is good.

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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 Regenmantel?

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

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

What does der Regenmantel mean in English?

The German word der Regenmantel translates to “raincoat” in English.

How do you decline der Regenmantel?

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

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.