Singular

die

Behinderung

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

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

Q: What is the plural of die Behinderung?

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

Q: What does die Behinderung mean in English?

The German word die Behinderung translates to “obstruction, handicap” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Behinderung?

Like all German nouns, Behinderung changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: die Behinderung Akkusativ: die Behinderung Dativ: der Behinderung Genitiv: der Behinderung 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.

obstruction, handicap

Plural: die Behinderungen

Strong

Why does the noun Behinderung have the article die?

Nouns ending in -ung are always feminine. Look at the bolded -ung in the noun above — that suffix is the giveaway.

Examples

die Zeitung (newspaper), die Wohnung (apartment), die Bildung (education), die Hoffnung (hope), die Übung (exercise), die Meinung (opinion), die Erfahrung (experience)

Exceptions

der Sprung (jump), der Schwung (momentum) - these are verb stems, not the -ung suffix

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Declension table for German noun Behinderung

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	die Behinderung	eine Behinderung	keine Behinderung
Akkusativ	die Behinderung	eine Behinderung	keine Behinderung
Dativ	der Behinderung	einer Behinderung	keiner Behinderung
Genitiv	der Behinderung	einer Behinderung	keiner Behinderung
Nominativ	die Behinderungen	Behinderungen	keine Behinderungen
Akkusativ	die Behinderungen	Behinderungen	keine Behinderungen
Dativ	den Behinderungen	Behinderungen	keinen Behinderungen
Genitiv	der Behinderungen	Behinderungen	keiner Behinderungen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Behinderung in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die neue Behinderung ist groß.The new disability is great.	Eine physische Behinderung kann schwierig sein.A physical disability can be difficult.	Keine kleine Behinderung hält ihn auf.No small disability stops him.
Akkusativ	Wir überwinden die aktuelle Behinderung.We overcome the current disability.	Er hat eine neue Behinderung akzeptiert.He accepted a new disability.	Ich sehe keine offensichtliche Behinderung bei ihm.I don't see any obvious disability in him.
Dativ	Er hilft Menschen mit der neuen Behinderung.He helps people with the new disability.	Mit einer leichten Behinderung lebt man anders.With a slight disability, one lives differently.	Ich spreche nicht über keiner persönlichen Behinderung.I don't talk about any personal disability.
Genitiv	Die Ursache der neuen Behinderung ist unklar.The cause of the new disability is unclear.	Die Folgen einer plötzlichen Behinderung sind groß.The consequences of a sudden disability are great.	Ich kenne die Geschichte keiner schweren Behinderung.I know the story of no severe disability.
Nominativ	Die verschiedenen Behinderungen sind vielfältig.The various disabilities are diverse.	Neue Behinderungen erfordern Anpassungen.New disabilities require adjustments.	Keine großen Behinderungen sind unüberwindbar.No great disabilities are insurmountable.
Akkusativ	Sie berücksichtigen die speziellen Behinderungen.They consider the special disabilities.	Man muss unterschiedliche Behinderungen verstehen.One must understand different disabilities.	Ich habe keine schweren Behinderungen gesehen.I haven't seen any severe disabilities.
Dativ	Er arbeitet mit den mentalen Behinderungen.He works with the mental disabilities.	Man hilft Menschen mit verschiedenen Behinderungen.One helps people with various disabilities.	Ich habe keine Erfahrung mit keinen schweren Behinderungen.I have no experience with no severe disabilities.
Genitiv	Die Akzeptanz der verschiedenen Behinderungen ist wichtig.The acceptance of the various disabilities is important.	Die Folgen langfristiger Behinderungen sind oft groß.The consequences of long-term disabilities are often great.	Ich bin mir keiner neuen Behinderungen bewusst.I am not aware of any new disabilities.

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Is it der, die, or das Behinderung?

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

What is the plural of die Behinderung?

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

What does die Behinderung mean in English?

The German word die Behinderung translates to “obstruction, handicap” in English.

How do you decline die Behinderung?

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

Nominativ: die Behinderung
Akkusativ: die Behinderung
Dativ: der Behinderung
Genitiv: der Behinderung

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.