Why does the noun Mißtrauen 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 Mißtrauen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Misstrauen | ein Misstrauen | kein Misstrauen |
| Akkusativ | das Misstrauen | ein Misstrauen | kein Misstrauen |
| Dativ | dem Misstrauen | einem Misstrauen | keinem Misstrauen |
| Genitiv | des Misstrauen | eines Misstrauen | keines Misstrauen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Mißtrauen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Misstrauen wächst schnell.The great mistrust grows quickly. | Ein tiefes Misstrauen entsteht oft.A deep mistrust often arises. | Kein Misstrauen ist gut.No mistrust is good. |
| Akkusativ | Er spürt das alte Misstrauen.He feels the old mistrust. | Sie zeigt ein leichtes Misstrauen.She shows a slight mistrust. | Ich habe kein Misstrauen.I have no mistrust. |
| Dativ | Er leidet unter dem großen Misstrauen.He suffers from the great mistrust. | Sie begegnet einem neuen Misstrauen.She encounters a new mistrust. | Ich begegne keinem Misstrauen.I encounter no mistrust. |
| Genitiv | Die Folge des tiefen Misstrauens ist schlecht.The consequence of the deep mistrust is bad. | Die Ursache eines plötzlichen Misstrauens ist unbekannt.The cause of a sudden mistrust is unknown. | Der Grund keines Misstrauens ist klar.The reason for no mistrust is clear. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Mißtrauen?
It is das Mißtrauen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Mißtrauen 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 Mißtrauen?
The noun Mißtrauen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Mißtrauen mean in English?
The German word das Mißtrauen translates to “distrust, mistrust” in English.
How do you decline das Mißtrauen?
Like all German nouns, Mißtrauen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Misstrauen
- Akkusativ: das Misstrauen
- Dativ: dem Misstrauen
- Genitiv: des Misstrauen
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.
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