Why does the noun Vorstand 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 Vorstand

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Vorstandein Vorstandkein Vorstand
Akkusativden Vorstandeinen Vorstandkeinen Vorstand
Dativdem Vorstandeinem Vorstandkeinem Vorstand
Genitivdes Vorstandseines Vorstandskeines Vorstands

Examples in context

Real sentences using Vorstand in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Vorstand tagt heute.The new board meets today.
Ein junger Vorstand leitet die Firma.A young board leads the company.
Kein Vorstand ist hier anwesend.No board member is present here.
Akkusativ
Wir wählen den neuen Vorstand.We elect the new board.
Ich sehe einen jungen Vorstand.I see a young board member.
Er kennt keinen Vorstand persönlich.He knows no board member personally.
Dativ
Ich spreche mit dem neuen Vorstand.I speak with the new board member.
Er hilft einem jungen Vorstand.He helps a young board member.
Sie vertraut keinem Vorstand.She trusts no board member.
Genitiv
Die Entscheidung des neuen Vorstands ist wichtig.The decision of the new board is important.
Die Meinung eines jungen Vorstands zählt.The opinion of a young board member counts.
Die Macht keines Vorstands ist absolut.The power of no board is absolute.

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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 Vorstand?

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

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

What does der Vorstand mean in English?

The German word der Vorstand translates to “board, chairperson” in English.

How do you decline der Vorstand?

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

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.