Why does the noun Stadtrat 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 Stadtrat

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Stadtratein Stadtratkein Stadtrat
Akkusativden Stadtrateinen Stadtratkeinen Stadtrat
Dativdem Stadtrateinem Stadtratkeinem Stadtrat
Genitivdes Stadtrateseines Stadtrateskeines Stadtrates

Examples in context

Real sentences using Stadtrat in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der alte Stadtrat ist erfahren.The old city councilor is experienced.
Ein junger Stadtrat wird gewählt.A young city councilor is being elected.
Kein alter Stadtrat ist hier.No old city councilor is here.
Akkusativ
Wir wählen den alten Stadtrat.We elect the old city councilor.
Ich sehe einen jungen Stadtrat.I see a young city councilor.
Ich kenne keinen alten Stadtrat.I don't know any old city councilor.
Dativ
Ich spreche mit dem alten Stadtrat.I speak with the old city councilor.
Er hilft einem jungen Stadtrat.He helps a young city councilor.
Ich arbeite mit keinem alten Stadtrat.I don't work with any old city councilor.
Genitiv
Die Meinung des alten Stadtrates ist wichtig.The opinion of the old city councilor is important.
Die Rede eines eines jungen Stadtrates war gut.The speech of a young city councilor was good.
Die Entscheidung keines keines alten Stadtrates ist bekannt.The decision of no old city councilor is known.

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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 Stadtrat?

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

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

What does der Stadtrat mean in English?

The German word der Stadtrat translates to “city council” in English.

How do you decline der Stadtrat?

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

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.