Singular
der
Austausch
exchange
Plural: die Austausche
Why does the noun Austausch 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 Austausch
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Austausch | ein Austausch | kein Austausch |
| Akkusativ | den Austausch | einen Austausch | keinen Austausch |
| Dativ | dem Austausch | einem Austausch | keinem Austausch |
| Nominativ | die Austausche | Austausche | keine Austausche |
| Akkusativ | die Austausche | Austausche | keine Austausche |
| Dativ | den Austauschen | Austauschen | keinen Austauschen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Austausch in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der gute Austausch ist wichtig.The good exchange is important. | Ein neuer Austausch ist nötig.A new exchange is necessary. | Kein regelmäßiger Austausch ist möglich.No regular exchange is possible. |
| Akkusativ | Wir suchen den intensiven Austausch.We are looking for the intensive exchange. | Man braucht einen schnellen Austausch.One needs a quick exchange. | Er will keinen direkten Austausch nicht.He doesn't want a direct exchange. |
| Dativ | Er nimmt an dem wissenschaftlichen Austausch teil.He participates in the scientific exchange. | Sie hilft bei einem intensiven Austausch.She helps with an intensive exchange. | Man vertraut keinem schnellen Austausch nicht.One doesn't trust any quick exchange. |
| Nominativ | Die kulturellen Austausche sind wichtig.The cultural exchanges are important. | Wissenschaftliche Austausche sind oft schwierig.Scientific exchanges are often difficult. | Keine offenen Austausche sind sichtbar.No open exchanges are visible. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die freundlichen Austausche.We see the friendly exchanges. | Ich erwarte effektive Austausche.I expect effective exchanges. | Sie mag keine kulturellen Austausche nicht.She doesn't like cultural exchanges. |
| Dativ | Er hilft den direkten Austauschen.He helps the direct exchanges. | Sie spricht mit freundlichen Austauschen.She talks with friendly exchanges. | Man arbeitet an keinen effektiven Austauschen nicht.One doesn't work on effective exchanges. |
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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 Austausch?
It is der Austausch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Austausch 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 Austausch?
The German noun Austausch is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Austausch?
The plural form of der Austausch is die Austausche. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Austausch mean in English?
The German word der Austausch translates to “exchange” in English.
How do you decline der Austausch?
Like all German nouns, Austausch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Austausch
- Akkusativ: den Austausch
- Dativ: dem Austausch
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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