Singular

der

Antisemitismus

Q: Is it der, die, or das Antisemitismus?

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

Q: What is the plural of der Antisemitismus?

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

Q: What does der Antisemitismus mean in English?

The German word der Antisemitismus translates to “anti-Semitism” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Antisemitismus?

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

anti-Semitism

Plural: die Antisemitismen

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Why does the noun Antisemitismus have the article der?

Nouns ending in -ismus (mostly abstract concepts) are always masculine. Look at the bolded -ismus in the noun above — that suffix is the giveaway.

Examples

der Kapitalismus (capitalism), der Kommunismus (communism), der Terrorismus (terrorism), der Tourismus (tourism), der Alkoholismus (alcoholism), der Optimismus (optimism)

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Declension table for German noun Antisemitismus

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Antisemitismus	ein Antisemitismus	kein Antisemitismus
Akkusativ	den Antisemitismus	einen Antisemitismus	keinen Antisemitismus
Dativ	dem Antisemitismus	einem Antisemitismus	keinem Antisemitismus
Genitiv	des Antisemitismus	eines Antisemitismus	keines Antisemitismus
Nominativ	die Antisemitismen	Antisemitismen	keine Antisemitismen
Akkusativ	die Antisemitismen	Antisemitismen	keine Antisemitismen
Dativ	den Antisemitismen	Antisemitismen	keinen Antisemitismen
Genitiv	der Antisemitismen	Antisemitismen	keiner Antisemitismen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Antisemitismus in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der alte Antisemitismus ist gefährlich.The old antisemitism is dangerous.	Ein neuer Antisemitismus beginnt nie.A new antisemitism never begins.	Kein offener Antisemitismus ist akzeptabel.No open antisemitism is acceptable.
Akkusativ	Wir bekämpfen den alten Antisemitismus.We fight the old antisemitism.	Man sieht einen neuen Antisemitismus.One sees a new antisemitism.	Sie duldet keinen offenen Antisemitismus.She tolerates no open antisemitism.
Dativ	Ich stelle mich dem alten Antisemitismus.I confront the old antisemitism.	Man begegnet einem neuen Antisemitismus.One encounters a new antisemitism.	Mit keinem offenen Antisemitismus ist Frieden.With no open antisemitism, there is peace.
Genitiv	Die Wurzel des alten Antisemitismus ist tief.The root of the old antisemitism is deep.	Die Gefahr eines neuen Antisemitismus ist real.The danger of a new antisemitism is real.	Die Wirkung keines offenen Antisemitismus ist gut.The effect of no open antisemitism is good.
Nominativ	Die alten Antisemitismen sind gefährlich.The old antisemitisms are dangerous.	Neue Antisemitismen beginnen nie.New antisemitisms never begin.	Keine offenen Antisemitismen sind akzeptabel.No open antisemitisms are acceptable.
Akkusativ	Wir bekämpfen die alten Antisemitismen.We fight the old antisemitisms.	Man sieht neue Antisemitismen.One sees new antisemitisms.	Sie duldet keine offenen Antisemitismen.She tolerates no open antisemitisms.
Dativ	Ich stelle mich den alten Antisemitismen.I confront the old antisemitisms.	Man begegnet neuen Antisemitismen.One encounters new antisemitisms.	Mit keinen offenen Antisemitismen ist Frieden.With no open antisemitisms, there is peace.
Genitiv	Die Wurzel der alten Antisemitismen ist tief.The root of the old antisemitisms is deep.	Die Gefahr neuer Antisemitismen ist real.The danger of new antisemitisms is real.	Die Wirkung keiner offenen Antisemitismen ist gut.The effect of no open antisemitisms is good.

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Is it der, die, or das Antisemitismus?

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

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

What does der Antisemitismus mean in English?

The German word der Antisemitismus translates to “anti-Semitism” in English.

How do you decline der Antisemitismus?

Like all German nouns, Antisemitismus changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Antisemitismus
Akkusativ: den Antisemitismus
Dativ: dem Antisemitismus
Genitiv: des Antisemitismus

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.