Singular
der
Fortschritt
progress
Plural: die Fortschritte
Why does the noun Fortschritt 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 Fortschritt
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Fortschritt | ein Fortschritt | kein Fortschritt |
| Nominativ | die Fortschritte | Fortschritte | keine Fortschritte |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Fortschritt in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der große Fortschritt ist sichtbar.The great progress is visible. | Ein kleiner Fortschritt ist gut.A small progress is good. | Kein echter Fortschritt ist da.No real progress is there. |
| Nominativ | Die großen Fortschritte sind wichtig.The great progresses are important. | Hier gibt es viele Fortschritte.There are many progresses here. | Keine kleinen Fortschritte sind sichtbar.No small progresses are visible. |
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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 Fortschritt?
It is der Fortschritt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Fortschritt 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 Fortschritt?
The German noun Fortschritt is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Fortschritt?
The plural form of der Fortschritt is die Fortschritte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Fortschritt mean in English?
The German word der Fortschritt translates to “progress” in English.
How do you decline der Fortschritt?
Like all German nouns, Fortschritt changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Fortschritt
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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