Missgunst

Q: Is it der, die, or das Missgunst?

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

Q: What is the plural of die Missgunst?

The noun Missgunst is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does die Missgunst mean in English?

The German word die Missgunst translates to “resentment” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Missgunst?

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

resentment

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Why does the noun Missgunst 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 Missgunst

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	die Missgunst	eine Missgunst	keine Missgunst
Akkusativ	die Missgunst	eine Missgunst	keine Missgunst
Dativ	der Missgunst	einer Missgunst	keiner Missgunst
Genitiv	der Missgunst	einer Missgunst	keiner Missgunst

Examples in context

Real sentences using Missgunst in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die große Missgunst ist ein Problem.The great envy is a problem.	Eine kleine Missgunst schadet immer.A small envy always harms.	Keine böse Missgunst ist besser.No bad envy is better.
Akkusativ	Ich spüre die alte Missgunst hier.I feel the old envy here.	Er zeigt eine neue Missgunst oft.He often shows a new envy.	Sie hat keine große Missgunst mehr.She has no great envy anymore.
Dativ	Ich leide unter der starken Missgunst.I suffer from the strong envy.	Er kämpft mit einer eigenen Missgunst.He struggles with his own envy.	Ich habe keine Angst vor keiner bösen Missgunst.I have no fear of any bad envy.
Genitiv	Die Ursache der großen Missgunst ist klar.The cause of the great envy is clear.	Das Gefühl einer starken Missgunst ist neu.The feeling of a strong envy is new.	Der Mangel keiner schlechten Missgunst ist gut.The lack of any bad envy is good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Missgunst?

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

What is the plural of die Missgunst?

The noun Missgunst is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does die Missgunst mean in English?

The German word die Missgunst translates to “resentment” in English.

How do you decline die Missgunst?

Like all German nouns, Missgunst changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: die Missgunst
Akkusativ: die Missgunst
Dativ: der Missgunst
Genitiv: der Missgunst

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.