Why does the noun Spaziergang 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 Spaziergang

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Spaziergangein Spaziergang—
Akkusativden Spaziergangeinen Spaziergang—
Dativdem Spaziergangeinem Spaziergang—
Genitivdes Spaziergangseines Spaziergangs—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Spaziergang in different cases.

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Akkusativ
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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 Spaziergang?

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

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

What does der Spaziergang mean in English?

The German word der Spaziergang translates to “walk” in English.

How do you decline der Spaziergang?

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

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.