Singular
der
Impuls
stimulus, impulse
Plural: die Impulse
Why does the noun Impuls 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 Impuls
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Impuls | ein Impuls | kein Impuls |
| Akkusativ | den Impuls | einen Impuls | keinen Impuls |
| Dativ | dem Impuls | einem Impuls | keinem Impuls |
| Genitiv | des Impulses | eines Impulses | keines Impulses |
| Nominativ | die Impulse | Impulse | keine Impulse |
| Akkusativ | die Impulse | Impulse | keine Impulse |
| Dativ | den Impulsen | Impulsen | keinen Impulsen |
| Genitiv | der Impulse | Impulse | keiner Impulse |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Impuls in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Impuls ist sehr gut.The new impulse is very good. | Ein guter Impuls bietet viel.A good impulse offers a lot. | Kein alter Impuls ist hier.No old impulse is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche den neuen Impuls.I visit the new impulse. | Er sucht einen guten Impuls.He is looking for a good impulse. | Wir finden keinen alten Impuls.We don't find any old impulse. |
| Dativ | Ich studiere an dem neuen Impuls.I study on the new impulse. | Er hilft einem guten Impuls.He helps a good impulse. | Ich arbeite an keinem alten Impuls.I don't work on any old impulse. |
| Genitiv | Das ist der Plan des neuen Impulses.That is the plan of the new impulse. | Der Name eines guten Impulses ist wichtig.The name of a good impulse is important. | Die Regeln keines alten Impulses sind klar.The rules of no old impulse are clear. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Impulse sind modern.The new impulses are modern. | Gute Impulse sind wichtig.Good impulses are important. | Keine alten Impulse sind offen.No old impulses are open. |
| Akkusativ | Sie besuchen die neuen Impulse.They visit the new impulses. | Ich sehe viele Impulse.I see many impulses. | Wir haben keine alten Impulse.We have no old impulses. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit den neuen Impulsen.I speak with the new impulses. | Er hilft vielen Impulsen.He helps many impulses. | Ich gehe zu keinen alten Impulsen.I don't go to any old impulses. |
| Genitiv | Die Zukunft der neuen Impulse ist hell.The future of the new impulses is bright. | Die Lage vieler Impulse ist gut.The location of many impulses is good. | Die Ziele keiner alten Impulse sind bekannt.The goals of no old impulses are known. |
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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 Impuls?
It is der Impuls. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Impuls 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 Impuls?
The German noun Impuls is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Impuls?
The plural form of der Impuls is die Impulse. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Impuls mean in English?
The German word der Impuls translates to “stimulus, impulse” in English.
How do you decline der Impuls?
Like all German nouns, Impuls changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Impuls
- Akkusativ: den Impuls
- Dativ: dem Impuls
- Genitiv: des Impulses
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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