Why does the noun Lust have the article die?

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 Lust

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Lusteine Lustkeine Lust
Akkusativdie Lusteine Lustkeine Lust
Dativder Lusteiner Lustkeiner Lust
Genitivder Lusteiner Lustkeiner Lust

Examples in context

Real sentences using Lust in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die große Lust ist weg.The great desire is gone.
Eine große Lust ist selten.A great desire is rare.
Keine große Lust ist da.No great desire is there.
Akkusativ
Ich habe die große Lust.I have the great desire.
Er spürt eine große Lust.He feels a great desire.
Sie hat keine große Lust.She has no great desire.
Dativ
Ich gebe der großen Lust nach.I give in to the great desire.
Er widersteht einer großen Lust.He resists a great desire.
Sie gibt keiner großen Lust nach.She gives in to no great desire.
Genitiv
Die Stärke der großen Lust ist enorm.The strength of the great desire is enormous.
Die Macht einer großen Lust ist stark.The power of a great desire is strong.
Der Ursprung keiner großen Lust ist klar.The origin of no great desire is clear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Lust?

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

What CEFR level is the word Lust?

The German noun Lust is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Lust?

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

What does die Lust mean in English?

The German word die Lust translates to “desire” in English.

How do you decline die Lust?

Like all German nouns, Lust changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Lust
  • Akkusativ: die Lust
  • Dativ: der Lust
  • Genitiv: der Lust

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.