Why does the noun Effekt 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 Effekt
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Effekt | ein Effekt | kein Effekt |
| Akkusativ | den Effekt | einen Effekt | keinen Effekt |
| Dativ | dem Effekt | einem Effekt | keinem Effekt |
| Genitiv | des Effektes | eines Effektes | keines Effektes |
| Nominativ | die Effekte | Effekte | keine Effekte |
| Akkusativ | die Effekte | Effekte | keine Effekte |
| Dativ | den Effekten | Effekten | keinen Effekten |
| Genitiv | der Effekte | Effekte | keiner Effekte |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Effekt in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der Effekt ist gut.The effect is good. | Ein Effekt ist sichtbar.An effect is visible. | Kein Effekt ist spürbar.No effect is noticeable. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den Effekt.I see the effect. | Er sucht einen Effekt.He is looking for an effect. | Wir haben keinen Effekt.We have no effect. |
| Dativ | Ich folge dem Effekt.I follow the effect. | Er gibt einem Effekt Raum.He gives an effect space. | Ich traue keinem Effekt.I don't trust any effect. |
| Genitiv | Die Stärke des Effektes ist klar.The strength of the effect is clear. | Der Beginn eines Effektes ist neu.The beginning of an effect is new. | Die Ursache keines Effektes ist bekannt.The cause of no effect is known. |
| Nominativ | Die Effekte sind stark.The effects are strong. | Neue Effekte sind wichtig.New effects are important. | Keine Effekte sind sichtbar.No effects are visible. |
| Akkusativ | Sie mögen die Effekte.They like the effects. | Ich spüre gute Effekte.I feel good effects. | Wir sehen keine Effekte.We see no effects. |
| Dativ | Er arbeitet an den Effekten.He works on the effects. | Ich helfe guten Effekten.I help good effects. | Sie glauben keinen Effekten.They don't believe any effects. |
| Genitiv | Die Dauer der Effekte ist kurz.The duration of the effects is short. | Die Wirkung guter Effekte ist stark.The impact of good effects is strong. | Die Ursache keiner Effekte ist klar.The cause of no effects is clear. |
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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 Effekt?
It is der Effekt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Effekt 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 Effekt?
The German noun Effekt is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Effekt?
The plural form of der Effekt is die Effekte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Effekt mean in English?
The German word der Effekt translates to “effect” in English.
How do you decline der Effekt?
Like all German nouns, Effekt changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Effekt
- Akkusativ: den Effekt
- Dativ: dem Effekt
- Genitiv: des Effektes
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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