Why does the noun Vorschlag 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 Vorschlag

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Vorschlagein Vorschlagkein Vorschlag
Akkusativden Vorschlageinen Vorschlagkeinen Vorschlag
Dativdem Vorschlageinem Vorschlagkeinem Vorschlag
Genitivdes Vorschlagseines Vorschlagskeines Vorschlags

Examples in context

Real sentences using Vorschlag in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Vorschlag ist gut.The new proposal is good.
Ein guter Vorschlag kommt bald.A good proposal is coming soon.
Kein interessanter Vorschlag hilft.No interesting proposal helps.
Akkusativ
Ich höre den neuen Vorschlag.I hear the new proposal.
Wir suchen einen guten Vorschlag.We are looking for a good proposal.
Ich habe keinen interessanten Vorschlag.I have no interesting proposal.
Dativ
Ich stimme dem neuen Vorschlag zu.I agree to the new proposal.
Er folgt einem guten Vorschlag.He follows a good proposal.
Sie gibt keinem interessanten Vorschlag Priorität.She gives no interesting proposal priority.
Genitiv
Der Inhalt des neuen Vorschlags ist klar.The content of the new proposal is clear.
Das ist die Basis eines guten Vorschlags.That is the basis of a good proposal.
Ich brauche die Details keines interessanten Vorschlags.I don't need the details of any interesting proposal.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Vorschlag?

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

The German noun Vorschlag is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Vorschlag?

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

What does der Vorschlag mean in English?

The German word der Vorschlag translates to “suggestion, proposal” in English.

How do you decline der Vorschlag?

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

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.