Singular
der
Angriff
attack
Plural: die Angriffe
Why does the noun Angriff 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 Angriff
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Angriff | ein Angriff | kein Angriff |
| Akkusativ | den Angriff | einen Angriff | keinen Angriff |
| Dativ | dem Angriff | einem Angriff | keinem Angriff |
| Genitiv | des Angriffs | eines Angriffs | keines Angriffs |
| Nominativ | die Angriffe | Angriffe | keine Angriffe |
| Akkusativ | die Angriffe | Angriffe | keine Angriffe |
| Dativ | den Angriffen | Angriffen | keinen Angriffen |
| Genitiv | der Angriffe | Angriffe | keiner Angriffe |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Angriff in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der plötzliche Angriff überraschte alle.The sudden attack surprised everyone. | Ein neuer Angriff wurde gemeldet.A new attack was reported. | Kein weiterer Angriff ist die Lösung.No further attack is the solution. |
| Akkusativ | Wir wehrten den letzten Angriff ab.We repelled the last attack. | Sie planen einen großen Angriff.They are planning a major attack. | Ich erwarte keinen persönlichen Angriff.I expect no personal attack. |
| Dativ | Wir entkamen dem überraschenden Angriff.We escaped the surprising attack. | Er widerstand einem heftigen Angriff.He withstood a fierce attack. | Ich stimme keinem schweren Angriff zu.I agree to no severe attack. |
| Genitiv | Das Ziel des nächtlichen Angriffs war unklar.The target of the nightly attack was unclear. | Trotz eines starken Angriffs gewannen wir.Despite a strong attack, we won. | Wegen keines vermuteten Angriffs gab es Panik.There was panic because of no suspected attack. |
| Nominativ | Die feindlichen Angriffe wurden gestoppt.The enemy attacks were stopped. | Weitere Angriffe sind zu erwarten.Further attacks are to be expected. | Keine ernsthaften Angriffe fanden statt.No serious attacks took place. |
| Akkusativ | Er überlebte die brutalen Angriffe.He survived the brutal attacks. | Die Stadt erlebte schwere Angriffe.The city experienced heavy attacks. | Wir führen keine unüberlegten Angriffe durch.We carry out no reckless attacks. |
| Dativ | Sie trotzten den ständigen Angriffen.They defied the constant attacks. | Er war zahlreichen Angriffen ausgesetzt.He was exposed to numerous attacks. | Wir begegnen keinen brutalen Angriffen mit Mut.We face no brutal attacks with courage. |
| Genitiv | Die Opfer der jüngsten Angriffe wurden geehrt.The victims of the recent attacks were honored. | Die Erinnerung vergangener Angriffe bleibt.The memory of past attacks remains. | Das ist das Ergebnis keiner geplanten Angriffe.This is the result of no planned attacks. |
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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 Angriff?
It is der Angriff. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Angriff 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 Angriff?
The German noun Angriff is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Angriff?
The plural form of der Angriff is die Angriffe. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Angriff mean in English?
The German word der Angriff translates to “attack” in English.
How do you decline der Angriff?
Like all German nouns, Angriff changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Angriff
- Akkusativ: den Angriff
- Dativ: dem Angriff
- Genitiv: des Angriffs
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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