Singular
der
Kompromiss
compromise
Plural: die Kompromisse
Why does the noun Kompromiss 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 Kompromiss
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Kompromiss | ein Kompromiss | kein Kompromiss |
| Akkusativ | den Kompromiss | einen Kompromiss | keinen Kompromiss |
| Dativ | dem Kompromiss | einem Kompromiss | keinem Kompromiss |
| Genitiv | des Kompromisses | eines Kompromisses | keines Kompromisses |
| Nominativ | die Kompromisse | Kompromisse | keine Kompromisse |
| Akkusativ | die Kompromisse | Kompromisse | keine Kompromisse |
| Dativ | den Kompromissen | Kompromissen | keinen Kompromissen |
| Genitiv | der Kompromisse | Kompromisse | keiner Kompromisse |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kompromiss in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der gute Kompromiss ist wichtig.The good compromise is important. | Ein neuer Kompromiss überrascht mich.A new compromise surprises me. | Kein einfacher Kompromiss stört uns.No simple compromise disturbs us. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den guten Kompromiss.I see the good compromise. | Er sucht einen neuen Kompromiss.He is looking for a new compromise. | Wir haben keinen einfachen Kompromiss.We don't have a simple compromise. |
| Dativ | Ich stimme dem guten Kompromiss zu.I agree to the good compromise. | Mit einem neuen Kompromiss ist es gut.It is good with a new compromise. | Ich spreche mit keinem einfachen Kompromiss.I speak with no simple compromise. |
| Genitiv | Die Basis des guten Kompromisses ist klar.The basis of the good compromise is clear. | Das ist der Beginn eines neuen Kompromisses.That is the beginning of a new compromise. | Ich bin mir keines einfachen Kompromisses bewusst.I am not aware of any simple compromise. |
| Nominativ | Die guten Kompromisse sind wichtig.The good compromises are important. | Neue Kompromisse füllen den Raum.New compromises fill the room. | Keine einfachen Kompromisse sind hier.No simple compromises are here. |
| Akkusativ | Sie mag die guten Kompromisse.She likes the good compromises. | Ich höre neue Kompromisse.I hear new compromises. | Er hört keine einfachen Kompromisse.He hears no simple compromises. |
| Dativ | Ich stimme den guten Kompromissen zu.I agree to the good compromises. | Mit neuen Kompromissen ist es gut.It is good with new compromises. | Ich spreche mit keinen einfachen Kompromissen.I speak with no simple compromises. |
| Genitiv | Die Basis der guten Kompromisse ist klar.The basis of the good compromises is clear. | Das ist der Beginn neuer Kompromisse.That is the beginning of new compromises. | Ich bin mir keiner einfachen Kompromisse bewusst.I am not aware of any simple compromises. |
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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 Kompromiss?
It is der Kompromiss. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kompromiss 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 Kompromiss?
The German noun Kompromiss is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Kompromiss?
The plural form of der Kompromiss is die Kompromisse. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Kompromiss mean in English?
The German word der Kompromiss translates to “compromise” in English.
How do you decline der Kompromiss?
Like all German nouns, Kompromiss changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Kompromiss
- Akkusativ: den Kompromiss
- Dativ: dem Kompromiss
- Genitiv: des Kompromisses
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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