Singular

das

Interesse

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

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

Q: What CEFR level is the word Interesse?

The German noun Interesse is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

Q: What is the plural of das Interesse?

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

Q: What does das Interesse mean in English?

The German word das Interesse translates to “interest” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Interesse?

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

interest

Plural: die Interessen

Strong

Why does the noun Interesse have the article das?

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 Interesse

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Interesse	ein Interesse	kein Interesse
Akkusativ	das Interesse	ein Interesse	kein Interesse
Dativ	dem Interesse	einem Interesse	keinem Interesse
Genitiv	des Interesses	eines Interesses	keines Interesses
Nominativ	die Interessen	Interessen	keine Interessen
Akkusativ	die Interessen	Interessen	keine Interessen
Dativ	den Interessen	Interessen	keinen Interessen
Genitiv	der Interessen	Interessen	keiner Interessen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Interesse in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das große Interesse ist verständlich.The great interest is understandable.	Ein politisches Interesse besteht.A political interest exists.	Kein besonderes Interesse wurde gezeigt.No special interest was shown.
Akkusativ	Ich teile das wissenschaftliche Interesse.I share the scientific interest.	Er hat ein starkes Interesse an Musik.He has a strong interest in music.	Sie zeigt kein wirkliches Interesse.She shows no real interest.
Dativ	Mit dem wachsenden Interesse steigt die Nachfrage.With the growing interest, the demand increases.	Aus einem persönlichen Interesse frage ich.I ask out of a personal interest.	Er hörte mit keinem großen Interesse zu.He listened with no great interest.
Genitiv	Wegen des großen Interesses gibt es Zusatztermine.Because of the great interest, there are additional dates.	Das ist das Ergebnis eines plötzlichen Interesses.That is the result of a sudden interest.	Trotz keines echten Interesses machte er mit.Despite no real interest, he participated.
Nominativ	Die gemeinsamen Interessen verbinden sie.The common interests connect them.	Verschiedene Interessen gibt es hier.There are various interests here.	Keine neuen Interessen sind entstanden.No new interests have arisen.
Akkusativ	Wir berücksichtigen die wirtschaftlichen Interessen.We consider the economic interests.	Sie verfolgt private Interessen.She pursues private interests.	Er hat keine anderen Interessen.He has no other interests.
Dativ	Er widmet sich den verschiedenen Interessen.He dedicates himself to the various interests.	Sie kommt mit neuen Interessen zurück.She comes back with new interests.	Er kann mit keinen sportlichen Interessen dienen.He can't offer any sporting interests.
Genitiv	Die Vertretung der studentischen Interessen ist wichtig.The representation of the student interests is important.	Dies ist ein Konflikt verschiedener Interessen.This is a conflict of various interests.	Wegen keiner gemeinsamen Interessen trennten sie sich.Because of no common interests, they separated.

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Is it der, die, or das Interesse?

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

What CEFR level is the word Interesse?

The German noun Interesse is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Interesse?

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

What does das Interesse mean in English?

The German word das Interesse translates to “interest” in English.

How do you decline das Interesse?

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

Nominativ: das Interesse
Akkusativ: das Interesse
Dativ: dem Interesse
Genitiv: des Interesses

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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Why does the noun Interesse have the article das?

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Is it der, die, or das Interesse?

What CEFR level is the word Interesse?

What is the plural of das Interesse?

What does das Interesse mean in English?

How do you decline das Interesse?

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