Why does the noun Strand 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 Strand
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Strand | ein Strand | kein Strand |
| Akkusativ | den Strand | einen Strand | keinen Strand |
| Dativ | dem Strand | einem Strand | keinem Strand |
| Genitiv | des Strandes | eines Strandes | keines Strandes |
| Nominativ | die Strände | Strände | keine Strände |
| Akkusativ | die Strände | Strände | keine Strände |
| Dativ | den Stränden | Stränden | keinen Stränden |
| Genitiv | der Strände | Strände | keiner Strände |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Strand in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der schöne Strand ist weit.The beautiful beach is far. | Ein schöner Strand ist weit.A beautiful beach is far. | Kein schöner Strand ist weit.No beautiful beach is far. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den schönen Strand.I see the beautiful beach. | Ich suche einen schönen Strand.I am looking for a beautiful beach. | Ich finde keinen schönen Strand.I find no beautiful beach. |
| Dativ | Ich bin an dem schönen Strand.I am at the beautiful beach. | Ich bin an einem schönen Strand.I am at a beautiful beach. | Ich bin an keinem schönen Strand.I am at no beautiful beach. |
| Genitiv | Der Sand des schönen Strandes ist warm.The sand of the beautiful beach is warm. | Der Sand eines schönen Strandes ist warm.The sand of a beautiful beach is warm. | Der Sand keines schönen Strandes ist warm.The sand of no beautiful beach is warm. |
| Nominativ | Die schönen Strände sind voll.The beautiful beaches are crowded. | Schöne Strände sind voll.Beautiful beaches are crowded. | Keine schönen Strände sind voll.No beautiful beaches are crowded. |
| Akkusativ | Wir besuchen die schönen Strände.We visit the beautiful beaches. | Wir lieben schöne Strände.We love beautiful beaches. | Wir finden keine schönen Strände.We find no beautiful beaches. |
| Dativ | Ich bin an den schönen Stränden.I am at the beautiful beaches. | Ich bin an schönen Stränden.I am at beautiful beaches. | Ich bin an keinen schönen Stränden.I am at no beautiful beaches. |
| Genitiv | Der Sand der schönen Strände ist warm.The sand of the beautiful beaches is warm. | Der Sand schöner Strände ist warm.The sand of beautiful beaches is warm. | Der Sand keiner schönen Strände ist warm.The sand of no beautiful beaches is warm. |
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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 Strand?
It is der Strand. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Strand is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Strand?
The German noun Strand is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Strand?
The plural form of der Strand is die Strände. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Strand mean in English?
The German word der Strand translates to “beach” in English.
How do you decline der Strand?
Like all German nouns, Strand changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Strand
- Akkusativ: den Strand
- Dativ: dem Strand
- Genitiv: des Strandes
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.
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