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