Why does the noun Stadtrand 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 Stadtrand

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Stadtrandein Stadtrandkein Stadtrand
Akkusativden Stadtrandeinen Stadtrandkeinen Stadtrand
Dativdem Stadtrandeinem Stadtrandkeinem Stadtrand
Genitivdes Stadtrandseines Stadtrandskeines Stadtrands

Examples in context

Real sentences using Stadtrand in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der grüne Stadtrand ist sehr ruhig.The green city outskirts are very quiet.
Ein schöner Stadtrand liegt weit draußen.A beautiful city outskirts lies far out.
Kein hässlicher Stadtrand ist hier.No ugly city outskirts is here.
Akkusativ
Ich mag den ruhigen Stadtrand.I like the quiet city outskirts.
Wir suchen einen grünen Stadtrand.We are looking for a green city outskirts.
Ich finde keinen hässlichen Stadtrand.I don't find any ugly city outskirts.
Dativ
Ich wohne an dem ruhigen Stadtrand.I live on the quiet city outskirts.
Er fährt zu einem grünen Stadtrand.He drives to a green city outskirts.
Ich bin bei keinem hässlichen Stadtrand.I am not at any ugly city outskirts.
Genitiv
Die Ruhe des grünen Stadtrands ist toll.The tranquility of the green city outskirts is great.
Die Häuser eines schönen Stadtrands sind neu.The houses of a beautiful city outskirts are new.
Der Lärm keines ruhigen Stadtrands stört.The noise of no quiet city outskirts bothers.

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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 Stadtrand?

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

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

What does der Stadtrand mean in English?

The German word der Stadtrand translates to “outskirts” in English.

How do you decline der Stadtrand?

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

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.