Singular
das
Entsetzen
horror
Plural: die Entsetzen
Why does the noun Entsetzen have the article das?
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 Entsetzen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Entsetzen | ein Entsetzen | kein Entsetzen |
| Nominativ | die Entsetzen | Entsetzen | keine Entsetzen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Entsetzen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Entsetzen ist groß.The great dismay is big. | Ein plötzliches Entsetzen kommt plötzlich.A sudden dismay comes suddenly. | Kein Entsetzen stört die Ruhe.No dismay disturbs the peace. |
| Nominativ | Die tiefen Entsetzen sind selten.The deep dismays are rare. | Schlimme Entsetzen sind manchmal da.Bad dismays are sometimes there. | Keine Entsetzen sind ein Problem.No dismays are a problem. |
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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 Entsetzen?
It is das Entsetzen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Entsetzen is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Entsetzen?
The noun Entsetzen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Entsetzen mean in English?
The German word das Entsetzen translates to “horror” in English.
How do you decline das Entsetzen?
Like all German nouns, Entsetzen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Entsetzen
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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