Why does the noun Mitleid 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 Mitleid

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Mitleidein Mitleidkein Mitleid
Akkusativdas Mitleidein Mitleidkein Mitleid
Dativdem Mitleideinem Mitleidkeinem Mitleid
Genitivdes Mitleidseines Mitleidskeines Mitleids

Examples in context

Real sentences using Mitleid in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das große Mitleid ist spürbar.The great pity is noticeable.
Ein kleines Mitleid tut gut.A little pity feels good.
Kein falsches Mitleid ist nötig.No false pity is necessary.
Akkusativ
Ich empfinde das wahre Mitleid.I feel the true pity.
Er hat ein tiefes Mitleid.He has a deep pity.
Sie hat kein echtes Mitleid.She has no real pity.
Dativ
Mit dem großen Mitleid helfe ich.With the great pity, I help.
Er spricht mit einem wahren Mitleid.He speaks with true pity.
Ohne keinem echten Mitleid geht es nicht.Without real pity, it doesn't work.
Genitiv
Die Kraft des großen Mitleids ist groß.The power of the great pity is great.
Der Wert eines wahren Mitleids ist hoch.The value of true pity is high.
Die Folge keines echten Mitleids ist schlecht.The consequence of no pity is bad.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Mitleid?

It is das Mitleid. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Mitleid 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 Mitleid?

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

What does das Mitleid mean in English?

The German word das Mitleid translates to “pity” in English.

How do you decline das Mitleid?

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

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.