Why does the noun Glaube 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 Glaube

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Glaubeein Glaubekein Glaube
Akkusativden Glaubeneinen Glaubenkeinen Glauben
Dativdem Glaubeneinem Glaubenkeinem Glauben
Genitivdes Glaubenseines Glaubenskeines Glaubens

Examples in context

Real sentences using Glaube in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der feste Glaube ist stark.The firm belief is strong.
Ein neuer Glaube gibt Hoffnung.A new belief gives hope.
Kein falscher Glaube ist hier zu finden.No false belief is to be found here.
Akkusativ
Er verlor den alten Glauben.He lost the old belief.
Sie fand einen neuen Glauben.She found a new belief.
Wir haben keinen falschen Glauben mehr.We no longer have any false belief.
Dativ
Er folgt dem festen Glauben.He follows the firm belief.
Sie widmet sich einem neuen Glauben.She dedicates herself to a new belief.
Er gibt keinem falschen Glauben keine Chance.He gives no false belief a chance.
Genitiv
Die Stärke des festen Glaubens ist groß.The strength of the firm belief is great.
Der Ursprung eines neuen Glaubens ist unklar.The origin of a new belief is unclear.
Die Wirkung keines falschen Glaubens ist gering.The effect of no false belief is small.

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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 Glaube?

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

The plural form of der Glaube is die Glauben. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Glaube mean in English?

The German word der Glaube translates to “faith, belief” in English.

How do you decline der Glaube?

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

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.