Why does the noun Stadtplan 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 Stadtplan

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Stadtplanein Stadtplan—
Akkusativden Stadtplaneinen Stadtplan—
Dativdem Stadtplaneinem Stadtplan—
Genitivdes Stadtplanseines Stadtplans—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Stadtplan in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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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 Stadtplan?

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

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

What does der Stadtplan mean in English?

The German word der Stadtplan translates to “city map” in English.

How do you decline der Stadtplan?

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

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.