Why does the noun Stellenwechsel 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 Stellenwechsel

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Stellenwechselein Stellenwechsel—
Akkusativden Stellenwechseleinen Stellenwechsel—
Dativdem Stellenwechseleinem Stellenwechsel—
Genitivdes Stellenwechselseines Stellenwechsels—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Stellenwechsel 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 Stellenwechsel?

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

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

What does der Stellenwechsel mean in English?

The German word der Stellenwechsel translates to “job change” in English.

How do you decline der Stellenwechsel?

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

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.