Why does the noun Wert 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 Wert

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Wertein Wertkein Wert
Akkusativden Werteinen Wertkeinen Wert
Dativdem Werteinem Wertkeinem Wert
Genitivdes Werteseines Werteskeines Wertes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Wert in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der wahre Wert ist unbezahlbar.The true value is priceless.
Ein hoher Wert wurde gemessen.A high value was measured.
Kein genauer Wert ist bekannt.No exact value is known.
Akkusativ
Ich erkenne den hohen Wert an.I acknowledge the high value.
Er legt einen großen Wert auf Pünktlichkeit.He places great value on punctuality.
Sie sieht keinen praktischen Wert darin.She sees no practical value in it.
Dativ
Ich stimme dem geschätzten Wert zu.I agree with the estimated value.
Sie hilft einem neuen Wert zum Durchbruch.She helps a new value to break through.
Er folgt keinem klaren Wert.He follows no clear value.
Genitiv
Die Bestimmung des genauen Wertes ist schwierig.The determination of the exact value is difficult.
Trotz eines geringen Wertes ist es mir lieb.Despite a low value, it is dear to me.
Wegen keines besonderen Wertes wurde es verkauft.It was sold because of no special value.

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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 Wert?

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

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

What is the plural of der Wert?

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

What does der Wert mean in English?

The German word der Wert translates to “value” in English.

How do you decline der Wert?

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

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.