Why does the noun Beifall 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 Beifall
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Beifall | ein Beifall | kein Beifall |
| Akkusativ | den Beifall | einen Beifall | keinen Beifall |
| Dativ | dem Beifall | einem Beifall | keinem Beifall |
| Genitiv | des Beifalls | eines Beifalls | keines Beifalls |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Beifall in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der laute Beifall ist laut.The loud applause is loud. | Ein starker Beifall überrascht mich.A strong applause surprises me. | Kein neuer Beifall ist zu hören.No new applause is to be heard. |
| Akkusativ | Ich höre den lauten Beifall jetzt.I hear the loud applause now. | Er bekommt einen großen Beifall oft.He often gets a big applause. | Ich sehe keinen neuen Beifall hier.I see no new applause here. |
| Dativ | Er lauscht dem lauten Beifall gern.He likes to listen to the loud applause. | Er begegnet einem starken Beifall mit Lächeln.He meets a strong applause with a smile. | Er begegnet keinem neuen Beifall mit Ärger.He meets no new applause with anger. |
| Genitiv | Die Stärke des lauten Beifalls ist groß.The strength of the loud applause is great. | Der Grund eines eines starken Beifalls ist klar.The reason for a strong applause is clear. | Die Wirkung keines keines neuen Beifalls ist null.The effect of no new applause is zero. |
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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 Beifall?
It is der Beifall. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Beifall 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 Beifall?
The noun Beifall is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Beifall mean in English?
The German word der Beifall translates to “applause, approval” in English.
How do you decline der Beifall?
Like all German nouns, Beifall changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Beifall
- Akkusativ: den Beifall
- Dativ: dem Beifall
- Genitiv: des Beifalls
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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