Why does the noun Zugang 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 Zugang

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Zugangein Zugangkein Zugang
Akkusativden Zugangeinen Zugangkeinen Zugang
Dativdem Zugangeinem Zugangkeinem Zugang

Examples in context

Real sentences using Zugang in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der direkte Zugang ist wichtig.The direct access is important.
Ein neuer Zugang ist nötig.A new access is necessary.
Kein Zugang ist erlaubt.No access is allowed.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche den schnellen Zugang.I need the quick access.
Er sucht einen sicheren Zugang.He is looking for a secure access.
Wir finden keinen freien Zugang.We don't find any free access.
Dativ
Ich bin mit dem neuen Zugang zufrieden.I am satisfied with the new access.
Er arbeitet an einem sicheren Zugang.He is working on a secure access.
Sie ist mit keinem einfachen Zugang glücklich.She is happy with no easy access.

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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 Zugang?

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

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

What is the plural of der Zugang?

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

What does der Zugang mean in English?

The German word der Zugang translates to “access” in English.

How do you decline der Zugang?

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

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.