Asthma

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

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

The noun Asthma is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does der Asthma mean in English?

The German word der Asthma translates to “asthma” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Asthma?

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

asthma

Plural: die Asthma

Strong

Why does the noun Asthma 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 Asthma

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Asthma	ein Asthma	kein Asthma
Akkusativ	das Asthma	ein Asthma	kein Asthma
Dativ	dem Asthma	einem Asthma	keinem Asthma
Genitiv	des Asthmas	eines Asthmas	keines Asthmas
Nominativ	die Asthma	Asthma	keine Asthma
Akkusativ	die Asthma	Asthma	keine Asthma
Dativ	den Asthma	Asthma	keinen Asthma
Genitiv	der Asthma	vieler Asthma	keiner Asthma

Examples in context

Real sentences using Asthma in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das Asthma ist chronisch.The asthma is chronic.	Ein Asthma beginnt oft plötzlich.An asthma often starts suddenly.	Kein Asthma ist leicht heilbar.No asthma is easily curable.
Akkusativ	Er hat das Asthma.He has the asthma.	Sie bekommt ein Asthma.She gets an asthma.	Man will kein Asthma nicht.One does not want asthma.
Dativ	Er leidet unter dem Asthma.He suffers from the asthma.	Mit einem Asthma lebt man.One lives with an asthma.	Man hilft keinem Asthma nicht.One does not help any asthma.
Genitiv	Die Ursache des Asthmas ist unklar.The cause of the asthma is unclear.	Die Diagnose eines Asthmas ist wichtig.The diagnosis of an asthma is important.	Die Gefahr keines Asthmas ist gering.The danger of no asthma is low.
Nominativ	Die Asthma sind häufig.The asthma cases are common.	Asthma sind verbreitet.Asthma cases are widespread.	Keine Asthma sind nicht einfach.No asthma cases are simple.
Akkusativ	Wir behandeln die Asthma.We treat the asthma cases.	Ärzte finden Asthma.Doctors find asthma cases.	Sie haben keine Asthma.They have no asthma cases.
Dativ	Sie forschen an den Asthma.They research the asthma cases.	Bei Asthma braucht man Hilfe.With asthma cases, one needs help.	Mit keinen Asthma ist man gesund.With no asthma cases, one is healthy.
Genitiv	Die Behandlung der Asthma ist lang.The treatment of the asthma cases is long.	Die Symptome vieler Asthma sind vielfältig.The symptoms of many asthma cases are diverse.	Die Heilung keiner Asthma ist unmöglich.The healing of no asthma cases is impossible.

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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 Asthma?

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

The noun Asthma is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does der Asthma mean in English?

The German word der Asthma translates to “asthma” in English.

How do you decline der Asthma?

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

Nominativ: das Asthma
Akkusativ: das Asthma
Dativ: dem Asthma
Genitiv: des Asthmas

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.