Singular
die
Brust
breast, chest
Plural: die Brüste
Why does the noun Brust have the article die?
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 Brust
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Brust | eine Brust | keine Brust |
| Akkusativ | die Brust | eine Brust | keine Brust |
| Dativ | der Brust | einer Brust | keiner Brust |
| Genitiv | der Brust | einer Brust | keiner Brust |
| Nominativ | die Brüste | Brüste | keine Brüste |
| Akkusativ | die Brüste | Brüste | keine Brüste |
| Dativ | den Brüsten | Brüsten | keinen Brüsten |
| Genitiv | der Brüste | Brüste | keiner Brüste |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Brust in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die starke Brust ist gesund.The strong chest is healthy. | Eine kleine Brust ist normal.A small chest is normal. | Keine kranke Brust ist gut.No sick chest is good. |
| Akkusativ | Er berührt die starke Brust.He touches the strong chest. | Sie hat eine kleine Brust.She has a small chest. | Ich sehe keine kranke Brust.I see no sick chest. |
| Dativ | Er liegt an der starken Brust.He lies on the strong chest. | Sie gibt einer kleinen Brust Milch.She gives milk to a small chest. | Ich helfe keiner kranken Brust.I don't help any sick chest. |
| Genitiv | Die Form der starken Brust ist perfekt.The shape of the strong chest is perfect. | Die Größe einer kleinen Brust variiert.The size of a small chest varies. | Die Untersuchung keiner kranken Brust ist nötig.The examination of no sick chest is necessary. |
| Nominativ | Die starken Brüste sind schön.The strong breasts are beautiful. | Kleine Brüste sind häufig.Small breasts are common. | Keine kranken Brüste sind gesund.No sick breasts are healthy. |
| Akkusativ | Er trainiert die starken Brüste.He trains the strong breasts. | Sie hat kleine Brüste.She has small breasts. | Ich sehe keine kranken Brüste.I see no sick breasts. |
| Dativ | Er liegt an den starken Brüsten.He lies on the strong breasts. | Sie gibt kleinen Brüsten Milch.She gives milk to small breasts. | Ich helfe keinen kranken Brüsten.I don't help any sick breasts. |
| Genitiv | Die Gesundheit der starken Brüste ist wichtig.The health of the strong breasts is important. | Die Entwicklung kleiner Brüste ist natürlich.The development of small breasts is natural. | Die Diagnose keiner kranken Brüste ist einfach.The diagnosis of no sick breasts is simple. |
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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 Brust?
It is die Brust. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Brust is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Brust?
The German noun Brust is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Brust?
The plural form of die Brust is die Brüste. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Brust mean in English?
The German word die Brust translates to “breast, chest” in English.
How do you decline die Brust?
Like all German nouns, Brust changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Brust
- Akkusativ: die Brust
- Dativ: der Brust
- Genitiv: der Brust
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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