Why does the noun Missbrauch 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 Missbrauch

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Missbrauchein Missbrauchkein Missbrauch
Akkusativden Missbraucheinen Missbrauchkeinen Missbrauch
Dativdem Missbraucheinem Missbrauchkeinem Missbrauch
Genitivdes Missbrauchseines Missbrauchskeines Missbrauchs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Missbrauch in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der Missbrauch ist ein {adj2}{adjEnd2} Problem.The abuse is a problem.
Ein Missbrauch geschieht hier.An abuse happens here.
Kein Missbrauch ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.No abuse is allowed.
Akkusativ
Wir sehen den Missbrauch.We see the abuse.
Wir finden einen Missbrauch.We find an abuse.
Wir dulden keinen Missbrauch.We tolerate no abuse.
Dativ
Wir begegnen dem Missbrauch.We confront the abuse.
Wir geben einem Missbrauch keine Chance.We give no chance to an abuse.
Wir helfen keinem Missbrauch.We help no abuse.
Genitiv
Die Folgen des Missbrauchs sind {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The consequences of the abuse are bad.
Die Ursache eines Missbrauchs ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The cause of an abuse is complex.
Die Wirkung keines Missbrauchs ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The effect of no abuse is good.

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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 Missbrauch?

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

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

What does der Missbrauch mean in English?

The German word der Missbrauch translates to “abuse, misuse” in English.

How do you decline der Missbrauch?

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

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.