Why does the noun Wahlgang 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 Wahlgang

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Wahlgangein Wahlgangkein Wahlgang
Akkusativden Wahlgangeinen Wahlgangkeinen Wahlgang
Dativden Wahlgangeinem Wahlgangkeinen Wahlgang
Genitivdes Wahlgangseines Wahlgangskeines Wahlgangs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Wahlgang in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der erste Wahlgang ist wichtig.The first ballot is important.
Ein neuer Wahlgang beginnt bald.A new ballot begins soon.
Kein zweiter Wahlgang ist nötig.No second ballot is necessary.
Akkusativ
Wir erwarten den nächsten Wahlgang.We expect the next ballot.
Sie planen einen fairen Wahlgang.They plan a fair ballot.
Ich sehe keinen ungültigen Wahlgang.I see no invalid ballot.
Dativ
Sie bereiten sich auf den ersten Wahlgang vor.They prepare for the first ballot.
Er nimmt an einem neuen Wahlgang teil.He participates in a new ballot.
Sie denken an keinen weiteren Wahlgang.They don't think about any further ballot.
Genitiv
Das Ergebnis des ersten Wahlgangs ist da.The result of the first ballot is here.
Die Regeln eines fairen Wahlgangs sind klar.The rules of a fair ballot are clear.
Die Gültigkeit keines ungültigen Wahlgangs ist sicher.The validity of no invalid ballot is certain.

GET THE APP

Practice der Wahlgang in the app

Master der Wahlgang (and 5,000+ other German nouns) with quizzes, smart review, and instant grammar tips.

  • 5,000+ nouns with translations in 11 languages
  • Quizzes by level, category, or your weakest words
  • Snap a photo of any German text — extract nouns instantly
Der Artikel app — quiz screen Der Artikel app — grammar rule tooltip

Frequently asked questions

Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.

Is it der, die, or das Wahlgang?

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

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

What does der Wahlgang mean in English?

The German word der Wahlgang translates to “round of voting, ballot” in English.

How do you decline der Wahlgang?

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

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.