Singular
die
Diabetes
diabetes
Plural: die Diabetes
Why does the noun Diabetes 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 Diabetes
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Diabetes | eine Diabetes | keine Diabetes |
| Akkusativ | die Diabetes | eine Diabetes | keine Diabetes |
| Dativ | der Diabetes | einer Diabetes | keiner Diabetes |
| Genitiv | der Diabetes | einer Diabetes | keiner Diabetes |
| Nominativ | die Diabetes | Diabetes | keine Diabetes |
| Akkusativ | die Diabetes | Diabetes | keine Diabetes |
| Dativ | den Diabetes | Diabetes | keinen Diabetes |
| Genitiv | der Diabetes | vieler Diabetes | keiner Diabetes |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Diabetes in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die Diabetes ist chronisch.The diabetes is chronic. | Eine Diabetes ist schwer zu behandeln.A diabetes is difficult to treat. | Keine Diabetes ist niemals gut.No diabetes is ever good. |
| Akkusativ | Er hat die Diabetes.He has the diabetes. | Sie bekommt eine Diabetes.She gets a diabetes. | Man will keine Diabetes nicht.One does not want diabetes. |
| Dativ | Er lebt mit der Diabetes.He lives with the diabetes. | Mit einer Diabetes ist es schwer.It is difficult with a diabetes. | Man hilft keiner Diabetes nicht.One does not help any diabetes. |
| Genitiv | Die Ursache der Diabetes ist unklar.The cause of the diabetes is unclear. | Die Diagnose einer Diabetes ist wichtig.The diagnosis of a diabetes is important. | Die Gefahr keiner Diabetes ist gering.The danger of no diabetes is low. |
| Nominativ | Die Diabetes sind häufig.The diabetes cases are common. | Diabetes sind verbreitet.Diabetes cases are widespread. | Keine Diabetes sind nicht einfach.No diabetes cases are simple. |
| Akkusativ | Wir behandeln die Diabetes.We treat the diabetes cases. | Ärzte finden Diabetes.Doctors find diabetes cases. | Sie haben keine Diabetes.They have no diabetes cases. |
| Dativ | Sie forschen an den Diabetes.They research the diabetes cases. | Bei Diabetes braucht man Hilfe.With diabetes cases, one needs help. | Mit keinen Diabetes ist man gesund.With no diabetes cases, one is healthy. |
| Genitiv | Die Behandlung der Diabetes ist lang.The treatment of the diabetes cases is long. | Die Symptome vieler Diabetes sind vielfältig.The symptoms of many diabetes cases are diverse. | Die Heilung keiner Diabetes ist unmöglich.The healing of no diabetes cases is impossible. |
GET THE APP
Practice die Diabetes in the app
Master die Diabetes (and 5,000+ other German nouns) with quizzes, smart review, and instant grammar tips.
- 5,000+ nouns with translations in 11 languages
- Quizzes by level, category, or your weakest words
- Snap a photo of any German text — extract nouns instantly
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Diabetes?
It is die Diabetes. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Diabetes 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 Diabetes?
The German noun Diabetes is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Diabetes?
The noun Diabetes is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Diabetes mean in English?
The German word die Diabetes translates to “diabetes” in English.
How do you decline die Diabetes?
Like all German nouns, Diabetes changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Diabetes
- Akkusativ: die Diabetes
- Dativ: der Diabetes
- Genitiv: der Diabetes
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.
Browse by level
B2 Upper-intermediate — nuanced and specialized
Explore →
Browse by topic
Health & Medicine
Explore →
BROWSE BY GENDER
Feminine nouns
Explore →
Browse by declension
Strong Standard declension — no extra -(e)n. The 96% majority.
Explore →