Why does the noun Verbund 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 Verbund

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Verbundein Verbundkein Verbund
Akkusativden Verbundeinen Verbundkeinen Verbund
Dativdem Verbundeinem Verbundkeinem Verbund
Genitivdes Verbundseines Verbundskeines Verbunds

Examples in context

Real sentences using Verbund in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der starke Verbund ist wichtig.The strong compound is important.
Ein neuer Verbund ist geplant.A new compound is planned.
Kein Verbund ist hier erlaubt.No compound is allowed here.
Akkusativ
Wir bilden den starken Verbund.We form the strong compound.
Ich sehe einen neuen Verbund.I see a new compound.
Er hat keinen Verbund mehr.He has no more compound.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem starken Verbund.I help the strong compound.
Er spricht mit einem neuen Verbund.He talks with a new compound.
Sie denkt an keinem Verbund mehr.She no longer thinks of any compound.
Genitiv
Der Grund des starken Verbunds ist klar.The reason for the strong compound is clear.
Die Folge eines neuen Verbunds ist gut.The consequence of a new compound is good.
Der Sinn keines Verbunds ist bekannt.The meaning of no compound is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Verbund?

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

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

What does der Verbund mean in English?

The German word der Verbund translates to “network, alliance” in English.

How do you decline der Verbund?

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

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.