Why does the noun Verkaufsstand 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 Verkaufsstand

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Verkaufsstandein Verkaufsstand—
Akkusativden Verkaufsstandeinen Verkaufsstand—
Dativdem Verkaufsstandeinem Verkaufsstand—
Genitivdes Verkaufsstandseines Verkaufsstands—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Verkaufsstand in different cases.

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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 Verkaufsstand?

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

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

What does der Verkaufsstand mean in English?

The German word der Verkaufsstand translates to “sales booth” in English.

How do you decline der Verkaufsstand?

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

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.