Singular
der
Augenblick
moment
Plural: die Augenblicke
Why does the noun Augenblick 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 Augenblick
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Augenblick | ein Augenblick | kein Augenblick |
| Akkusativ | den Augenblick | einen Augenblick | keinen Augenblick |
| Dativ | dem Augenblick | einem Augenblick | keinem Augenblick |
| Genitiv | des Augenblicks | eines Augenblicks | keines Augenblicks |
| Nominativ | die Augenblicke | Augenblicke | keine Augenblicke |
| Akkusativ | die Augenblicke | Augenblicke | keine Augenblicke |
| Dativ | den Augenblicken | Augenblicken | keinen Augenblicken |
| Genitiv | der Augenblicke | Augenblicke | keiner Augenblicke |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Augenblick in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der entscheidende Augenblick ist jetzt gekommen.The decisive moment has now come. | Es war ein unvergesslicher Augenblick.It was an unforgettable moment. | Das ist kein passender Augenblick dafür.This is not a suitable moment for that. |
| Akkusativ | Er nutzte den perfekten Augenblick.He seized the perfect moment. | Ich brauche einen kurzen Augenblick.I need a brief moment. | Ich verpasse keinen wichtigen Augenblick.I don't miss any important moment. |
| Dativ | In dem entscheidenden Augenblick zögerte er.In the decisive moment, he hesitated. | Nach einem kurzen Augenblick antwortete sie.After a brief moment, she answered. | Bei keinem einzigen Augenblick zweifelte ich.I didn't doubt for a single moment. |
| Genitiv | Die Bedeutung des richtigen Augenblicks ist groß.The importance of the right moment is great. | Die Magie eines perfekten Augenblicks ist unbezahlbar.The magic of a perfect moment is priceless. | Trotz keines günstigen Augenblicks versuchte er es.Despite no favorable moment, he tried. |
| Nominativ | Die schönen Augenblicke sind oft unerwartet.The most beautiful moments are often unexpected. | Es gibt seltene Augenblicke puren Glücks.There are rare moments of pure happiness. | Das waren keine schwierigen Augenblicke für uns.Those were not difficult moments for us. |
| Akkusativ | Wir erinnern uns an die magischen Augenblicke.We remember the magical moments. | Sie erlebte glückliche Augenblicke mit ihm.She experienced happy moments with him. | Er hat keine ruhigen Augenblicke mehr.He has no more quiet moments. |
| Dativ | Er hängt an den vergangenen Augenblicken.He clings to the past moments. | Man lernt aus schwierigen Augenblicken.One learns from difficult moments. | Mit keinen schönen Augenblicken rechnete er.He didn't count on any beautiful moments. |
| Genitiv | Die Summe der glücklichen Augenblicke zählt.The sum of the happy moments counts. | Es ist eine Sammlung seltener Augenblicke.It is a collection of rare moments. | Die Erinnerung keiner schoenen Augenblicke ist verblasst.The memory of no beautiful moments has faded. |
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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 Augenblick?
It is der Augenblick. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Augenblick 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 Augenblick?
The German noun Augenblick is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Augenblick?
The plural form of der Augenblick is die Augenblicke. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Augenblick mean in English?
The German word der Augenblick translates to “moment” in English.
How do you decline der Augenblick?
Like all German nouns, Augenblick changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Augenblick
- Akkusativ: den Augenblick
- Dativ: dem Augenblick
- Genitiv: des Augenblicks
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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