Why does the noun Mut 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 Mut
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Mut | ein Mut | kein Mut |
| Akkusativ | den Mut | einen Mut | keinen Mut |
| Dativ | dem Mut | einem Mut | keinem Mut |
| Genitiv | des Mutes | eines Mutes | keines Mutes |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Mut in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der große Mut ist wichtig.The great courage is important. | Ein neuer Mut beginnt jetzt.A new courage begins now. | Kein echter Mut fehlt hier.No real courage is missing here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich brauche den starken Mut.I need the strong courage. | Sie zeigt einen großen Mut.She shows a great courage. | Er hat keinen großen Mut mehr.He has no great courage left. |
| Dativ | Mit dem neuen Mut geht es.With the new courage, it works. | Ich spreche mit einem großen Mut.I speak with a great courage. | Er vertraut keinem falschen Mut.He trusts no false courage. |
| Genitiv | Die Kraft des echten Mutes ist groß.The strength of the real courage is great. | Der Beginn eines neuen Mutes ist da.The beginning of a new courage is there. | Die Geschichte keines großen Mutes ist kurz.The story of no great courage is short. |
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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 Mut?
It is der Mut. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Mut is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Mut?
The German noun Mut is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Mut?
The noun Mut is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Mut mean in English?
The German word der Mut translates to “courage” in English.
How do you decline der Mut?
Like all German nouns, Mut changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Mut
- Akkusativ: den Mut
- Dativ: dem Mut
- Genitiv: des Mutes
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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