Why does the noun Kontrast 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 Kontrast

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Kontrastein Kontrastkein Kontrast
Akkusativden Kontrasteinen Kontrastkeinen Kontrast
Dativdem Kontrasteinem Kontrastkeinem Kontrast
Genitivdes Kontrasteseines Kontrasteskeines Kontrastes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kontrast in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der starke Kontrast ist sichtbar.The strong contrast is visible.
Ein starker Kontrast ist wichtig.A strong contrast is important.
Kein starker Kontrast ist nötig.No strong contrast is necessary.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den starken Kontrast.I see the strong contrast.
Ich brauche einen starken Kontrast.I need a strong contrast.
Ich habe keinen starken Kontrast.I have no strong contrast.
Dativ
Ich gebe dem starken Kontrast Raum.I give space to the strong contrast.
Ich gebe einem starken Kontrast Raum.I give space to a strong contrast.
Ich gebe keinem starken Kontrast Raum.I give no space to a strong contrast.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des starken Kontrastes ist neu.The color of the strong contrast is new.
Die Farbe eines starken Kontrastes ist neu.The color of a strong contrast is new.
Die Farbe keines starken Kontrastes ist neu.The color of no strong contrast is new.

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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 Kontrast?

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

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

What does der Kontrast mean in English?

The German word der Kontrast translates to “contrast” in English.

How do you decline der Kontrast?

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

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.