Why does the noun Kriegsende have the article das?

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 Kriegsende

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Kriegsendeein Kriegsendekein Kriegsende
Akkusativdas Kriegsendeein Kriegsendekein Kriegsende
Dativdem Kriegsendeeinem Kriegsendekeinem Kriegsende
Genitivdes Kriegsendeseines Kriegsendeskeines Kriegsendes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kriegsende in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das ruhige Kriegsende war friedlich.The calm end of the war was peaceful.
Ein gutes Kriegsende kommt bald.A good end of the war is coming soon.
Kein schnelles Kriegsende ist einfach.No quick end of the war is easy.
Akkusativ
Wir erwarten das baldige Kriegsende.We expect the soon end of the war.
Man wünscht sich ein gutes Kriegsende.One wishes for a good end of the war.
Ich sehe kein schnelles Kriegsende in Sicht.I see no quick end of the war in sight.
Dativ
Man denkt an dem schrecklichen Kriegsende.One thinks of the terrible end of the war.
Er spricht von einem guten Kriegsende.He talks about a good end of the war.
Sie hofft auf keinem schnellen Kriegsende.She hopes for no quick end of the war.
Genitiv
Die Hoffnung des baldigen Kriegsendes ist groß.The hope for the soon end of the war is great.
Die Ursache eines eines tragischen Kriegsendes ist komplex.The cause of a tragic end of the war is complex.
Die Freude keines guten Kriegsendes ist gering.The joy of no good end of the war is low.

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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 Kriegsende?

It is das Kriegsende. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kriegsende is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Kriegsende?

The plural form of das Kriegsende is die Kriegsenden. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Kriegsende mean in English?

The German word das Kriegsende translates to “end of war” in English.

How do you decline das Kriegsende?

Like all German nouns, Kriegsende changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Kriegsende
  • Akkusativ: das Kriegsende
  • Dativ: dem Kriegsende
  • Genitiv: des Kriegsendes

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.