Singular
der
Hypothek
mortgage
Plural: die Hypotheken
Why does the noun Hypothek 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 Hypothek
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Hypothek | eine Hypothek | keine Hypothek |
| Akkusativ | die Hypothek | eine Hypothek | keine Hypothek |
| Dativ | der Hypothek | einer Hypothek | keiner Hypothek |
| Genitiv | der Hypothek | einer Hypothek | keiner Hypothek |
| Nominativ | die Hypotheken | Hypotheken | keine Hypotheken |
| Akkusativ | die Hypotheken | Hypotheken | keine Hypotheken |
| Dativ | den Hypotheken | Hypotheken | keinen Hypotheken |
| Genitiv | der Hypotheken | Hypotheken | keiner Hypotheken |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Hypothek in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die neue Hypothek ist teuer.The new mortgage is expensive. | Eine große Hypothek ist nötig.A large mortgage is necessary. | Keine Hypothek ist kein Problem.No mortgage is a problem. |
| Akkusativ | Ich brauche die große Hypothek.I need the large mortgage. | Wir suchen eine gute Hypothek.We are looking for a good mortgage. | Ich sehe keine Hypothek nicht.I don't see any mortgage. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe der schweren Hypothek.I help the heavy mortgage. | Mit einer hochen Hypothek ist es schwer.It is difficult with a high mortgage. | Ich stimme keiner Hypothek nicht zu.I don't agree to any mortgage. |
| Genitiv | Die Zinsen der Hypothek sind hoch.The interest rates of the mortgage are high. | Der Wert einer Hypothek ist wichtig.The value of a mortgage is important. | Die Gültigkeit keiner Hypothek ist unklar.The validity of no mortgage is unclear. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Hypotheken sind hoch.The many mortgages are high. | Neue Hypotheken sind riskant.New mortgages are risky. | Keine Hypotheken sind einfach.No mortgages are simple. |
| Akkusativ | Sie kaufen die neuen Hypotheken.They are buying the new mortgages. | Wir finden gute Hypotheken.We find good mortgages. | Er hat keine Hypotheken nicht.He doesn't have any mortgages. |
| Dativ | Wir sprechen von den neuen Hypotheken.We are talking about the new mortgages. | Mit vielen Hypotheken ist es schwer.It is difficult with many mortgages. | Ich helfe keinen Hypotheken nicht.I don't help any mortgages. |
| Genitiv | Die Kosten der Hypotheken sind hoch.The costs of the mortgages are high. | Die Wirkung neuer Hypotheken ist unklar.The effect of new mortgages is unclear. | Der Wert keiner Hypotheken ist gering.The value of no mortgages is low. |
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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 Hypothek?
It is der Hypothek. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Hypothek 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 Hypothek?
The German noun Hypothek is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Hypothek?
The plural form of der Hypothek is die Hypotheken. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Hypothek mean in English?
The German word der Hypothek translates to “mortgage” in English.
How do you decline der Hypothek?
Like all German nouns, Hypothek changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Hypothek
- Akkusativ: die Hypothek
- Dativ: der Hypothek
- Genitiv: der Hypothek
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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