Ehrgeiz

Q: Is it der, die, or das Ehrgeiz?

It is der Ehrgeiz. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ehrgeiz is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of der Ehrgeiz?

The noun Ehrgeiz is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does der Ehrgeiz mean in English?

The German word der Ehrgeiz translates to “ambition” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Ehrgeiz?

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

ambition

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Why does the noun Ehrgeiz 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 Ehrgeiz

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Ehrgeiz	ein Ehrgeiz	kein Ehrgeiz
Akkusativ	den Ehrgeiz	einen Ehrgeiz	keinen Ehrgeiz
Dativ	dem Ehrgeiz	einem Ehrgeiz	keinem Ehrgeiz
Genitiv	des Ehrgeizes	eines Ehrgeizes	keines Ehrgeizes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Ehrgeiz in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der große Ehrgeiz ist gut.The great ambition is good.	Ein starker Ehrgeiz hilft oft.A strong ambition often helps.	Kein Ehrgeiz ist schlecht für die Karriere.No ambition is bad for the career.
Akkusativ	Ich habe den großen Ehrgeiz immer.I always have the great ambition.	Ich zeige einen starken Ehrgeiz im Sport.I show a strong ambition in sports.	Ich habe keinen Ehrgeiz für diese Sache.I have no ambition for this matter.
Dativ	Mit dem großen Ehrgeiz erreicht man viel.With great ambition, one achieves a lot.	Mit einem starken Ehrgeiz geht es voran.With a strong ambition, one moves forward.	Ich gebe keinem Ehrgeiz eine Chance.I don't give any ambition a chance.
Genitiv	Die Kraft des großen Ehrgeizes ist enorm.The power of great ambition is enormous.	Die Folge eines starken Ehrgeizes ist Erfolg.The consequence of a strong ambition is success.	Ich sehe den Wert keines Ehrgeizes mehr.I no longer see the value of any ambition.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Ehrgeiz?

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

The noun Ehrgeiz is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does der Ehrgeiz mean in English?

The German word der Ehrgeiz translates to “ambition” in English.

How do you decline der Ehrgeiz?

Like all German nouns, Ehrgeiz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Ehrgeiz
Akkusativ: den Ehrgeiz
Dativ: dem Ehrgeiz
Genitiv: des Ehrgeizes

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.