Singular
der
Klimawandel
climate change
Plural: die Klimawandel
Why does the noun Klimawandel 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 Klimawandel
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Klimawandel | ein Klimawandel | kein Klimawandel |
| Akkusativ | den Klimawandel | einen Klimawandel | keinen Klimawandel |
| Dativ | dem Klimawandel | einem Klimawandel | keinem Klimawandel |
| Genitiv | des Klimawandels | eines Klimawandels | keines Klimawandels |
| Nominativ | die Klimawandel | Klimawandel | keine Klimawandel |
| Akkusativ | die Klimawandel | Klimawandel | keine Klimawandel |
| Dativ | den Klimawandeln | Klimawandeln | keinen Klimawandeln |
| Genitiv | der Klimawandel | Klimawandel | keiner Klimawandel |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Klimawandel in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der globale Klimawandel ist real.The global climate change is real. | Ein starker Klimawandel beginnt jetzt.A strong climate change begins now. | Kein schneller Klimawandel ist gut.No rapid climate change is good. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen den globalen Klimawandel.We see the global climate change. | Ich spüre einen starken Klimawandel.I feel a strong climate change. | Ich sehe keinen schnellen Klimawandel.I see no rapid climate change. |
| Dativ | Ich folge dem globalen Klimawandel.I follow the global climate change. | Ich widme mich einem wichtigen Klimawandel.I dedicate myself to an important climate change. | Ich folge keinem schnellen Klimawandel.I follow no rapid climate change. |
| Genitiv | Die Folgen des globalen Klimawandels.The consequences of the global climate change. | Die Wirkung eines starken Klimawandels.The effect of a strong climate change. | Die Gefahr keines schnellen Klimawandels.The danger of no rapid climate change. |
| Nominativ | Die globalen Klimawandel sind komplex.The global climate changes are complex. | Starke Klimawandel sind gefährlich.Strong climate changes are dangerous. | Keine schnellen Klimawandel sind gut.No rapid climate changes are good. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die globalen Klimawandel.We see the global climate changes. | Ich spüre starke Klimawandel manchmal.I sometimes feel strong climate changes. | Ich sehe keine schnellen Klimawandel.I see no rapid climate changes. |
| Dativ | Ich folge den globalen Klimawandeln.I follow the global climate changes. | Ich begegne starken Klimawandeln oft.I often encounter strong climate changes. | Ich folge keinen schnellen Klimawandeln.I follow no rapid climate changes. |
| Genitiv | Die Folgen der globalen Klimawandel.The consequences of the global climate changes. | Die Wirkung starker Klimawandel ist klar.The effect of strong climate changes is clear. | Die Gefahr keiner schnellen Klimawandel.The danger of no rapid climate changes. |
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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 Klimawandel?
It is der Klimawandel. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Klimawandel 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 Klimawandel?
The German noun Klimawandel is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Klimawandel?
The plural form of der Klimawandel is die Klimawandel. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Klimawandel mean in English?
The German word der Klimawandel translates to “climate change” in English.
How do you decline der Klimawandel?
Like all German nouns, Klimawandel changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Klimawandel
- Akkusativ: den Klimawandel
- Dativ: dem Klimawandel
- Genitiv: des Klimawandels
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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