Why does the noun Konsum 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 Konsum
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Konsum | ein Konsum | kein Konsum |
| Akkusativ | den Konsum | einen Konsum | keinen Konsum |
| Dativ | dem Konsum | einem Konsum | keinem Konsum |
| Genitiv | des Konsums | eines Konsums | keines Konsums |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Konsum in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der private Konsum steigt.Private consumption is rising. | Ein hocher Konsum ist normal.A high consumption is normal. | Kein geringer Konsum ist gut.No low consumption is good. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen den privaten Konsum.We see the private consumption. | Ich mag einen hochen Konsum.I like a high consumption. | Er will keinen geringen Konsum.He doesn't want a low consumption. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem privaten Konsum.I help the private consumption. | Er dient einem hochen Konsum.He serves a high consumption. | Sie schadet keinem geringen Konsum.She harms no low consumption. |
| Genitiv | Die Folgen des privaten Konsums sind klar.The consequences of private consumption are clear. | Die Wirkung eines hochen Konsums ist stark.The effect of a high consumption is strong. | Die Ursache keines geringen Konsums ist bekannt.The cause of no low consumption is known. |
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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 Konsum?
It is der Konsum. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Konsum 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 Konsum?
The noun Konsum is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Konsum mean in English?
The German word der Konsum translates to “consumption” in English.
How do you decline der Konsum?
Like all German nouns, Konsum changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Konsum
- Akkusativ: den Konsum
- Dativ: dem Konsum
- Genitiv: des Konsums
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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