Why does the noun Verkehr 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 Verkehr
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Verkehr | ein Verkehr | kein Verkehr |
| Akkusativ | den Verkehr | einen Verkehr | keinen Verkehr |
| Dativ | dem Verkehr | einem Verkehr | keinem Verkehr |
| Genitiv | des Verkehrs | eines Verkehrs | keines Verkehrs |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Verkehr in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der dichte Verkehr ist heute stark.The dense traffic is heavy today. | Ein neuer Verkehr beginnt hier.A new traffic starts here. | Kein schneller Verkehr ist hier möglich.No fast traffic is possible here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den dichten Verkehr oft.I often see the dense traffic. | Wir brauchen einen besseren Verkehr hier.We need better traffic here. | Ich mag keinen lauten Verkehr mehr.I don't like loud traffic anymore. |
| Dativ | Ich stehe in dem langsamen Verkehr fest.I am stuck in the slow traffic. | Er weicht einem dichten Verkehr aus.He avoids heavy traffic. | Ich folge keinem schlechten Verkehr mehr.I no longer follow bad traffic. |
| Genitiv | Die Ursache des starken Verkehrs ist klar.The cause of the heavy traffic is clear. | Die Dauer eines langen Verkehrs ist unklar.The duration of a long traffic is unclear. | Die Wirkung keines schnellen Verkehrs ist bekannt.The effect of no fast traffic 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 Verkehr?
It is der Verkehr. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Verkehr 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 Verkehr?
The German noun Verkehr is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Verkehr?
The noun Verkehr is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Verkehr mean in English?
The German word der Verkehr translates to “traffic” in English.
How do you decline der Verkehr?
Like all German nouns, Verkehr changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Verkehr
- Akkusativ: den Verkehr
- Dativ: dem Verkehr
- Genitiv: des Verkehrs
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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