Gestank

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

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

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

Q: What does der Gestank mean in English?

The German word der Gestank translates to “stench” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Gestank?

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

stench

Strong

Why does the noun Gestank 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 Gestank

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Gestank in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der schlimme Gestank ist unerträglich.The bad stench is unbearable.	Ein ekelhafter Gestank kommt her.A disgusting stench comes from here.	Kein starker Gestank bleibt hier.No strong stench remains here.
Akkusativ	Ich rieche den schlimmen Gestank.I smell the bad stench.	Er mag einen ekelhaften Gestank nicht.He doesn't like a disgusting stench.	Wir wollen keinen Gestank riechen.We don't want to smell any stench.
Dativ	Mit dem schlimmen Gestank leben wir.We live with the bad stench.	Er hilft einem ekelhaften Gestank nicht.He doesn't help a disgusting stench.	Sie begegnet keinem Gestank mehr.She doesn't encounter any stench anymore.
Genitiv	Wegen des schlimmen Gestankes geht er.Because of the bad stench, he leaves.	Trotz eines eines ekelhaften Gestankes bleibt sie.Despite a disgusting stench, she stays.	Die Quelle keines Gestankes ist bekannt.The source of no stench is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Gestank?

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

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

What does der Gestank mean in English?

The German word der Gestank translates to “stench” in English.

How do you decline der Gestank?

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

Nominativ: der Gestank
Akkusativ: den Gestank
Dativ: dem Gestank
Genitiv: des Gestankes

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.