Why does the noun Absturz 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 Absturz

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Absturzein Absturzkein Absturz
Akkusativden Absturzeinen Absturzkeinen Absturz
Genitivdes Absturzeseines Absturzeskeines Absturzes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Absturz in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der plötzliche Absturz war tragisch.The sudden crash was tragic.
Ein kleiner Absturz ist möglich.A small crash is possible.
Kein Absturz ist unser Wunsch.No crash is our wish.
Akkusativ
Wir sahen den schnellen Absturz.We saw the quick crash.
Ich fürchte einen schlimmen Absturz.I fear a bad crash.
Er will keinen Absturz erleben.He doesn't want to experience any crash.
Genitiv
Die Ursache des Absturzes ist klar.The cause of the crash is clear.
Die Gefahr eines eines Absturzes ist groß.The danger of a crash is great.
Die Folge keines keines Absturzes ist gut.The consequence of no crash is good.

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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 Absturz?

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

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

What does der Absturz mean in English?

The German word der Absturz translates to “crash, fall” in English.

How do you decline der Absturz?

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

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.