Why does the noun Alarm 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 Alarm
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Alarm | ein Alarm | kein Alarm |
| Akkusativ | den Alarm | einen Alarm | keinen Alarm |
| Dativ | dem Alarm | einem Alarm | keinem Alarm |
| Genitiv | des Alarms | eines Alarms | keines Alarms |
| Nominativ | die Alarme | Alarme | keine Alarme |
| Akkusativ | die Alarme | Alarme | keine Alarme |
| Dativ | den Alarmen | Alarmen | keinen Alarmen |
| Genitiv | der Alarme | Alarme | keiner Alarme |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Alarm in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der laute Alarm ist wichtig.The loud alarm is important. | Ein neuer Alarm beginnt jetzt.A new alarm begins now. | Kein Alarm ist hier nötig.No alarm is necessary here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich höre den lauten Alarm.I hear the loud alarm. | Wir brauchen einen Alarm sofort.We need an alarm immediately. | Er will keinen Alarm auslösen.He doesn't want to trigger an alarm. |
| Dativ | Nach dem falschen Alarm war er müde.After the false alarm, he was tired. | Er hilft bei einem Alarm.He helps with an alarm. | Mit keinem Alarm ist er sicher.He is safe with no alarm. |
| Genitiv | Der Grund des Alarms ist unklar.The reason for the alarm is unclear. | Das ist der Ton eines Alarms.That is the sound of an alarm. | Wegen keines Alarms kommt er.He comes because of no alarm. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Alarme sind nervig.The many alarms are annoying. | Plötzliche Alarme erschrecken uns.Sudden alarms scare us. | Keine Alarme sind hier erlaubt.No alarms are allowed here. |
| Akkusativ | Sie ignorieren die falschen Alarme.They ignore the false alarms. | Ich sehe viele Alarme überall.I see many alarms everywhere. | Wir wollen keine Alarme mehr.We don't want any more alarms. |
| Dativ | Bei den vielen Alarmen gab es Panik.With the many alarms, there was panic. | Er hilft bei vielen Alarmen.He helps with many alarms. | Mit keinen Alarmen ist er glücklich.He is happy with no alarms. |
| Genitiv | Die Ursache der Alarme ist unbekannt.The cause of the alarms is unknown. | Das ist die Geschichte vieler Alarme.That is the story of many alarms. | Wegen keiner Alarme gibt es Ärger.Because of no alarms, there is trouble. |
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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 Alarm?
It is der Alarm. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Alarm 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 Alarm?
The plural form of der Alarm is die Alarme. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Alarm mean in English?
The German word der Alarm translates to “alarm” in English.
How do you decline der Alarm?
Like all German nouns, Alarm changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Alarm
- Akkusativ: den Alarm
- Dativ: dem Alarm
- Genitiv: des Alarms
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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