Why does the noun Angst have the article die?

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 Angst

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Angsteine Angstkeine Angst
Akkusativdie Angsteine Angstkeine Angst
Dativder Angsteiner Angstkeiner Angst
Genitivder Angsteiner Angstkeiner Angst

Examples in context

Real sentences using Angst in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die große Angst ist unbegründet.The great fear is unfounded.
Eine plötzliche Angst lähmt ihn.A sudden fear paralyzes him.
Keine neue Angst ist schlimmer.No new fear is worse.
Akkusativ
Ich verstehe die tiefe Angst.I understand the deep fear.
Er hat eine große Angst.He has a great fear.
Sie fühlt keine wirkliche Angst.She feels no real fear.
Dativ
Er handelt aus der reinen Angst.He acts out of pure fear.
Sie lebt mit einer ständigen Angst.She lives with a constant fear.
Mit keiner einzigen Angst lebt es sich besser.Life is better with no single fear.
Genitiv
Die Ursache der plötzlichen Angst ist unklar.The cause of the sudden fear is unclear.
Das ist ein Zeichen einer tiefen Angst.That is a sign of a deep fear.
Trotz keiner sichtbaren Angst zitterte sie.Despite no visible fear, she trembled.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Angst?

It is die Angst. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Angst is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What CEFR level is the word Angst?

The German noun Angst is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Angst?

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

What does die Angst mean in English?

The German word die Angst translates to “fear, anxiety” in English.

How do you decline die Angst?

Like all German nouns, Angst changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Angst
  • Akkusativ: die Angst
  • Dativ: der Angst
  • Genitiv: der Angst

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.