Singular
der
Abbruch
demolition, termination
Plural: die Abbrüche
Why does the noun Abbruch 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 Abbruch
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Abbruch | ein Abbruch | kein Abbruch |
| Akkusativ | den Abbruch | einen Abbruch | keinen Abbruch |
| Dativ | dem Abbruch | einem Abbruch | keinem Abbruch |
| Genitiv | des Abbruchs | eines Abbruchs | keines Abbruchs |
| Nominativ | die Abbrüche | Abbrüche | keine Abbrüche |
| Akkusativ | die Abbrüche | Abbrüche | keine Abbrüche |
| Dativ | den Abbrüchen | Abbrüchen | keinen Abbrüchen |
| Genitiv | der Abbrüche | Abbrüche | keiner Abbrüche |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Abbruch in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der alte Abbruch war gefährlich.The old demolition was dangerous. | Ein schneller Abbruch ist nötig.A quick demolition is necessary. | Kein weiterer Abbruch ist geplant.No further demolition is planned. |
| Akkusativ | Wir planen den nächsten Abbruch.We are planning the next demolition. | Ich sehe einen schnellen Abbruch.I see a quick demolition. | Er will keinen teuren Abbruch.He doesn't want an expensive demolition. |
| Dativ | Nach dem letzten Abbruch war es ruhig.After the last demolition, it was quiet. | Mit einem schnellen Abbruch sparen wir Zeit.With a quick demolition, we save time. | Mit keinem großen Abbruch wird es schön.With no major demolition, it won't be beautiful. |
| Genitiv | Der Beginn des alten Abbruchs ist morgen.The start of the old demolition is tomorrow. | Das Ziel eines schnellen Abbruchs ist klar.The goal of a quick demolition is clear. | Die Kosten keines geplanten Abbruchs sind bekannt.The costs of no planned demolition are known. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Abbrüche waren teuer.The old demolitions were expensive. | Viele Abbrüche sind kompliziert.Many demolitions are complicated. | Keine weiteren Abbrüche sind nötig.No further demolitions are necessary. |
| Akkusativ | Sie sehen die vielen Abbrüche.They see the many demolitions. | Wir machen oft kleine Abbrüche.We often do small demolitions. | Ich möchte keine weiteren Abbrüche.I don't want any further demolitions. |
| Dativ | Bei den vielen Abbrüchen gab es Staub.During the many demolitions, there was dust. | Nach einigen Abbrüchen war alles gut.After some demolitions, everything was good. | Mit keinen weiteren Abbrüchen rechnen wir.We don't expect any further demolitions. |
| Genitiv | Die Dauer der letzten Abbrüche war lang.The duration of the last demolitions was long. | Der Zweck vieler Abbrüche ist oft unklar.The purpose of many demolitions is often unclear. | Die Ursache keiner geplanten Abbrüche ist bekannt.The cause of no planned demolitions is known. |
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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 Abbruch?
It is der Abbruch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Abbruch 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 Abbruch?
The plural form of der Abbruch is die Abbrüche. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Abbruch mean in English?
The German word der Abbruch translates to “demolition, termination” in English.
How do you decline der Abbruch?
Like all German nouns, Abbruch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Abbruch
- Akkusativ: den Abbruch
- Dativ: dem Abbruch
- Genitiv: des Abbruchs
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.
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