Why does the noun Durchbruch 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 Durchbruch

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Durchbruchein Durchbruchkein Durchbruch
Akkusativden Durchbrucheinen Durchbruchkeinen Durchbruch
Dativdem Durchbrucheinem Durchbruchkeinem Durchbruch
Genitivdes Durchbruchseines Durchbruchskeines Durchbruchs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Durchbruch in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Durchbruch ist wichtig.The new breakthrough is important.
Ein neuer Durchbruch beginnt jetzt.A new breakthrough begins now.
Kein neuer Durchbruch ist nötig.No new breakthrough is necessary.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den neuen Durchbruch.I see the new breakthrough.
Er sucht einen neuen Durchbruch.He is looking for a new breakthrough.
Wir haben keinen neuen Durchbruch nicht.We don't have any new breakthrough.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem neuen Durchbruch.I help the new breakthrough.
Er spricht mit einem neuen Durchbruch.He talks with a new breakthrough.
Ich glaube keinem neuen Durchbruch nicht.I don't believe any new breakthrough.
Genitiv
Der Beginn des neuen Durchbruchs ist nah.The beginning of the new breakthrough is near.
Die Farbe eines neuen Durchbruchs ist schön.The color of a new breakthrough is beautiful.
Der Wert keines neuen Durchbruchs ist gering.The value of no new breakthrough is low.

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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 Durchbruch?

It is der Durchbruch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Durchbruch 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 Durchbruch?

The German noun Durchbruch is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Durchbruch?

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

What does der Durchbruch mean in English?

The German word der Durchbruch translates to “breakthrough” in English.

How do you decline der Durchbruch?

Like all German nouns, Durchbruch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Durchbruch
  • Akkusativ: den Durchbruch
  • Dativ: dem Durchbruch
  • Genitiv: des Durchbruchs

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.