Why does the noun Konflikt 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 Konflikt

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Konfliktein Konfliktkein Konflikt
Akkusativden Konflikteinen Konfliktkeinen Konflikt
Dativdem Konflikteinem Konfliktkeinem Konflikt
Genitivdes Konflikteseines Konflikteskeines Konfliktes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Konflikt in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der große Konflikt beginnt jetzt.The big conflict starts now.
Ein großer Konflikt ist möglich.A big conflict is possible.
Kein großer Konflikt ist hier.No big conflict is here.
Akkusativ
Wir lösen den großen Konflikt.We resolve the big conflict.
Er vermeidet einen großen Konflikt.He avoids a big conflict.
Sie sieht keinen großen Konflikt.She sees no big conflict.
Dativ
Ich stehe dem großen Konflikt gegenüber.I face the big conflict.
Er begegnet einem großen Konflikt mutig.He bravely faces a big conflict.
Sie entgeht keinem großen Konflikt.She doesn't escape any big conflict.
Genitiv
Die Ursache des großen Konfliktes ist klar.The cause of the big conflict is clear.
Die Lösung eines großen Konfliktes fehlt.The solution to a big conflict is missing.
Der Beginn keines großen Konfliktes ist gut.The beginning of no big conflict is good.

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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 Konflikt?

It is der Konflikt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Konflikt 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 Konflikt?

The German noun Konflikt is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Konflikt?

The plural form of der Konflikt is die Konflikte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Konflikt mean in English?

The German word der Konflikt translates to “conflict” in English.

How do you decline der Konflikt?

Like all German nouns, Konflikt changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Konflikt
  • Akkusativ: den Konflikt
  • Dativ: dem Konflikt
  • Genitiv: des Konfliktes

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.