Singular
der
Beginn
beginning
Plural: die Beginne
Why does the noun Beginn 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 Beginn
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Beginn | ein Beginn | kein Beginn |
| Akkusativ | den Beginn | einen Beginn | keinen Beginn |
| Dativ | dem Beginn | einem Beginn | keinem Beginn |
| Genitiv | des Beginns | eines Beginns | keines Beginns |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Beginn in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Beginn ist immer gut.The new beginning is always good. | Ein früher Beginn ist eine Chance.An early start is a chance. | Das ist kein guter Beginn.That is not a good start. |
| Akkusativ | Ich feiere den guten Beginn.I celebrate the good start. | Wir wünschen einen neuen Beginn.We wish for a new beginning. | Er hatte keinen leichten Beginn.He did not have an easy start. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe bei dem neuen Beginn.I am helping with the new start. | Nach einem schweren Beginn geht es besser.After a difficult start, things are better. | Mit keinem guten Beginn ist es schwer.It is difficult with no good start. |
| Genitiv | Das Datum des neuen Beginns ist morgen.The date of the new beginning is tomorrow. | Trotz eines schweren Beginns war es gut.Despite a difficult start, it was good. | Die Geschichte keines guten Beginns ist kurz.The story of no good beginning is short. |
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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 Beginn?
It is der Beginn. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Beginn 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 Beginn?
The German noun Beginn is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Beginn?
The plural form of der Beginn is die Beginne. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Beginn mean in English?
The German word der Beginn translates to “beginning” in English.
How do you decline der Beginn?
Like all German nouns, Beginn changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Beginn
- Akkusativ: den Beginn
- Dativ: dem Beginn
- Genitiv: des Beginns
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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