Why does the noun Weltrekord 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 Weltrekord

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Weltrekordein Weltrekordkein Weltrekord
Akkusativden Weltrekordeinen Weltrekordkeinen Weltrekord
Dativdem Weltrekordeinem Weltrekordkeinem Weltrekord
Genitivdes Weltrekordeseines Weltrekordeskeines Weltrekordes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Weltrekord in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der Weltrekord ist beeindruckend.The world record is impressive.
Ein neuer Weltrekord ist das Ziel.A new world record is the goal.
Kein Weltrekord ist leicht zu brechen.No world record is easy to break.
Akkusativ
Er bricht den Weltrekord.He breaks the world record.
Sie will einen Weltrekord aufstellen.She wants to set a world record.
Ich sehe keinen Weltrekord.I see no world record.
Dativ
Er nähert sich dem Weltrekord.He approaches the world record.
Sie hilft einem Weltrekord zum Erfolg.She helps a world record to success.
Ich glaube keinem Weltrekord.I believe no world record.
Genitiv
Die Zeit des Weltrekordes ist vorbei.The time of the world record is over.
Der Wert eines Weltrekordes ist hoch.The value of a world record is high.
Die Gültigkeit keines Weltrekordes ist ewig.The validity of no world record is eternal.

GET THE APP

Practice der Weltrekord in the app

Master der Weltrekord (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 Weltrekord?

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

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

What does der Weltrekord mean in English?

The German word der Weltrekord translates to “world record” in English.

How do you decline der Weltrekord?

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

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.