Mythos

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

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

Q: What is the plural of der Mythos?

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

Q: What does der Mythos mean in English?

The German word der Mythos translates to “myth, legend” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Mythos?

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

myth, legend

Plural: die Mythen

Strong

Why does the noun Mythos 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 Mythos

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Mythos	ein Mythos	kein Mythos
Akkusativ	den Mythos	einen Mythos	keinen Mythos
Dativ	dem Mythos	einem Mythos	keinem Mythos
Genitiv	des Mythos	eines Mythos	keines Mythos
Nominativ	die Mythen	Mythen	keine Mythen
Akkusativ	die Mythen	Mythen	keine Mythen
Dativ	den Mythen	Mythen	keinen Mythen
Genitiv	der Mythen	Mythen	keiner Mythen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Mythos in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der alte Mythos lebt noch.The old myth still lives.	Ein alter Mythos ist interessant.An old myth is interesting.	Kein alter Mythos ist wahr.No old myth is true.
Akkusativ	Ich höre den alten Mythos gern.I like to hear the old myth.	Er erzählt einen alten Mythos.He tells an old myth.	Sie kennt keinen alten Mythos.She doesn't know any old myth.
Dativ	Ich glaube dem alten Mythos nicht.I don't believe the old myth.	Er folgt einem alten Mythos.He follows an old myth.	Sie vertraut keinem alten Mythos.She trusts no old myth.
Genitiv	Die Herkunft des alten Mythos ist unklar.The origin of the old myth is unclear.	Die Bedeutung eines alten Mythos ist tief.The meaning of an old myth is deep.	Der Inhalt keines alten Mythos ist bekannt.The content of no old myth is known.
Nominativ	Die alten Mythen sind bekannt.The old myths are known.	Alte Mythen sind faszinierend.Old myths are fascinating.	Keine alten Mythen sind neu.No old myths are new.
Akkusativ	Wir lesen die alten Mythen.We read the old myths.	Sie studieren alte Mythen.They study old myths.	Ich mag keine alten Mythen.I don't like old myths.
Dativ	Man glaubt den alten Mythen.One believes the old myths.	Er widmet sich alten Mythen.He dedicates himself to old myths.	Ich folge keinen alten Mythen.I follow no old myths.
Genitiv	Die Kraft der alten Mythen ist groß.The power of the old myths is great.	Die Sammlung alter Mythen ist riesig.The collection of old myths is huge.	Die Wahrheit keiner alten Mythen ist bewiesen.The truth of no old myths is proven.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Mythos?

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

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

What does der Mythos mean in English?

The German word der Mythos translates to “myth, legend” in English.

How do you decline der Mythos?

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

Nominativ: der Mythos
Akkusativ: den Mythos
Dativ: dem Mythos
Genitiv: des Mythos

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.