Singular

das

Individuum

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

It is das Individuum. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Individuum is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Individuum?

The plural form of das Individuum is die Individuen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does das Individuum mean in English?

The German word das Individuum translates to “individual” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Individuum?

Like all German nouns, Individuum changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Individuum Akkusativ: das Individuum Dativ: dem Individuum Genitiv: des Individuums 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.

individual

Plural: die Individuen

Strong

Why does the noun Individuum have the article das?

Nouns ending in -um (Latin origin) are neuter. Look at the bolded -um in the noun above — that suffix is the giveaway.

Examples

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Declension table for German noun Individuum

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Individuum	ein Individuum	kein Individuum
Akkusativ	das Individuum	ein Individuum	kein Individuum
Dativ	dem Individuum	einem Individuum	keinem Individuum
Genitiv	des Individuums	eines Individuums	keines Individuums
Nominativ	die Individuen	Individuen	keine Individuen
Akkusativ	die Individuen	Individuen	keine Individuen
Dativ	den Individuen	Individuen	keinen Individuen
Genitiv	der Individuen	Individuen	keiner Individuen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Individuum in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Individuum ist einzigartig.The new individual is unique.	Ein neues Individuum lernt schnell.A new individual learns quickly.	Kein neues Individuum bleibt allein.No new individual remains alone.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen das neue Individuum.We see the new individual.	Man braucht ein neues Individuum.One needs a new individual.	Er kennt kein neues Individuum.He knows no new individual.
Dativ	Er hilft dem neuen Individuum.He helps the new individual.	Sie spricht mit einem neuen Individuum.She speaks with a new individual.	Ich vertraue keinem neuen Individuum.I trust no new individual.
Genitiv	Die Rechte des neuen Individuums sind wichtig.The rights of the new individual are important.	Der Schutz eines neuen Individuums ist Pflicht.The protection of a new individual is a duty.	Die Freiheit keines neuen Individuums ist begrenzt.The freedom of no new individual is limited.
Nominativ	Die neuen Individuen sind wichtig.The new individuals are important.	Neue Individuen bilden Gruppen.New individuals form groups.	Keine neuen Individuen sind gleich.No new individuals are alike.
Akkusativ	Sie respektiert die neuen Individuen.She respects the new individuals.	Ich treffe neue Individuen.I meet new individuals.	Wir ignorieren keine neuen Individuen.We ignore no new individuals.
Dativ	Wir arbeiten mit den neuen Individuen.We work with the new individuals.	Er gibt neuen Individuen Raum.He gives new individuals space.	Sie schenkt keinen neuen Individuen Aufmerksamkeit.She pays no attention to new individuals.
Genitiv	Die Bedürfnisse der neuen Individuen sind vielfältig.The needs of the new individuals are diverse.	Die Entwicklung neuer Individuen ist komplex.The development of new individuals is complex.	Die Ziele keiner neuen Individuen sind klar.The goals of no new individuals are clear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Individuum?

It is das Individuum. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Individuum is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Individuum?

The plural form of das Individuum is die Individuen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Individuum mean in English?

The German word das Individuum translates to “individual” in English.

How do you decline das Individuum?

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

Nominativ: das Individuum
Akkusativ: das Individuum
Dativ: dem Individuum
Genitiv: des Individuums

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.