Singular
der
Frieden
peace
Plural: die Frieden
Why does the noun Frieden 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 Frieden
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Frieden | ein Frieden | kein Frieden |
| Akkusativ | den Frieden | einen Frieden | keinen Frieden |
| Dativ | dem Frieden | einem Frieden | keinem Frieden |
| Genitiv | des Friedens | eines Friedens | keines Friedens |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Frieden in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der ewige Frieden ist wichtig.The eternal peace is important. | Ein neuer Frieden beginnt jetzt.A new peace begins now. | Kein wahrer Frieden herrscht hier.No true peace reigns here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir suchen den wahren Frieden.We are looking for the true peace. | Ich wünsche einen tiefen Frieden.I wish for a deep peace. | Sie finden keinen langen Frieden.They do not find any lasting peace. |
| Dativ | Er dient dem ewigen Frieden.He serves the eternal peace. | Sie strebt nach einem inneren Frieden.She strives for an inner peace. | Ich glaube keinem bestimmten Frieden.I don't believe in any specific peace. |
| Genitiv | Die Zeit des wahren Friedens ist gekommen.The time of true peace has come. | Der Beginn eines neuen Friedens ist schwer.The beginning of a new peace is difficult. | Die Hoffnung keines bestimmten Friedens fehlt.The hope for any specific peace is missing. |
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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 Frieden?
It is der Frieden. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Frieden 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 Frieden?
The German noun Frieden is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Frieden?
The plural form of der Frieden is die Frieden. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Frieden mean in English?
The German word der Frieden translates to “peace” in English.
How do you decline der Frieden?
Like all German nouns, Frieden changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Frieden
- Akkusativ: den Frieden
- Dativ: dem Frieden
- Genitiv: des Friedens
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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