Singular
der
Konsens
consensus
Plural: die Konsense
Why does the noun Konsens 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 Konsens
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Konsens | ein Konsens | kein Konsens |
| Akkusativ | den Konsens | einen Konsens | keinen Konsens |
| Dativ | dem Konsens | einem Konsens | keinem Konsens |
| Genitiv | des Konsenses | eines Konsenses | keines Konsenses |
| Nominativ | die Konsense | Konsense | keine Konsense |
| Akkusativ | die Konsense | Konsense | keine Konsense |
| Dativ | den Konsensen | Konsensen | keinen Konsensen |
| Genitiv | der Konsense | Konsense | keiner Konsense |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Konsens in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der Konsens ist wichtig.The consensus is important. | Ein Konsens ist schwer zu finden.A consensus is hard to find. | Kein Konsens ist immer möglich.No consensus is always possible. |
| Akkusativ | Wir suchen den Konsens.We are looking for the consensus. | Man braucht einen Konsens.One needs a consensus. | Ich sehe keinen Konsens.I see no consensus. |
| Dativ | Sie arbeiten an dem Konsens.They are working on the consensus. | Mit einem Konsens ist alles einfacher.With a consensus, everything is easier. | Ohne keinem Konsens geht es nicht.Without any consensus, it doesn't work. |
| Genitiv | Die Basis des Konsenses ist klar.The basis of the consensus is clear. | Die Wichtigkeit eines Konsenses ist groß.The importance of a consensus is great. | Die Abwesenheit keines Konsenses ist schlecht.The absence of no consensus is bad. |
| Nominativ | Die Konsense sind selten.The consensuses are rare. | Konsense sind schwer.Consensuses are difficult. | Keine Konsense sind einfach.No consensuses are easy. |
| Akkusativ | Sie finden die Konsense.They find the consensuses. | Wir brauchen Konsense.We need consensuses. | Ich sehe keine Konsense hier.I see no consensuses here. |
| Dativ | Sie sprechen über den Konsensen.They are talking about the consensuses. | Wir arbeiten an Konsensen.We are working on consensuses. | Sie stimmen keinen Konsensen zu.They agree to no consensuses. |
| Genitiv | Die Ergebnisse der Konsense sind gut.The results of the consensuses are good. | Die Suche Konsense ist lang.The search for consensuses is long. | Die Notwendigkeit keiner Konsense ist gering.The necessity of no consensuses is small. |
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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 Konsens?
It is der Konsens. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Konsens is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Konsens?
The plural form of der Konsens is die Konsense. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Konsens mean in English?
The German word der Konsens translates to “consensus” in English.
How do you decline der Konsens?
Like all German nouns, Konsens changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Konsens
- Akkusativ: den Konsens
- Dativ: dem Konsens
- Genitiv: des Konsenses
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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