Singular
der
Notfall
emergency
Plural: die Notfälle
Why does the noun Notfall 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 Notfall
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Notfall | ein Notfall | kein Notfall |
| Akkusativ | den Notfall | einen Notfall | keinen Notfall |
| Dativ | dem Notfall | einem Notfall | keinem Notfall |
| Genitiv | des Notfalls | eines Notfalls | keines Notfalls |
| Nominativ | die Notfälle | Notfälle | keine Notfälle |
| Akkusativ | die Notfälle | Notfälle | keine Notfälle |
| Dativ | den Notfällen | Notfällen | keinen Notfällen |
| Genitiv | der Notfälle | Notfälle | keiner Notfälle |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Notfall in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der dringende Notfall ist wichtig.The urgent emergency is important. | Ein dringender Notfall passiert oft.An urgent emergency happens often. | Kein dringender Notfall ist gemeldet.No urgent emergency is reported. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen den dringenden Notfall.We see the urgent emergency. | Ich habe einen dringenden Notfall.I have an urgent emergency. | Er sieht keinen dringenden Notfall.He sees no urgent emergency. |
| Dativ | Er hilft dem dringenden Notfall.He helps the urgent emergency. | Ich helfe bei einem dringenden Notfall.I help with an urgent emergency. | Sie hilft bei keinem dringenden Notfall.She helps with no urgent emergency. |
| Genitiv | Die Ursache des dringenden Notfalls ist klar.The cause of the urgent emergency is clear. | Die Lösung eines dringenden Notfalls ist schwer.The solution of an urgent emergency is difficult. | Die Dauer keines dringenden Notfalls ist bekannt.The duration of no urgent emergency is known. |
| Nominativ | Die dringenden Notfälle sind selten.The urgent emergencies are rare. | Dringende Notfälle passieren hier.Urgent emergencies happen here. | Keine dringenden Notfälle sind bekannt.No urgent emergencies are known. |
| Akkusativ | Sie sehen die dringenden Notfälle.They see the urgent emergencies. | Wir haben dringende Notfälle.We have urgent emergencies. | Ich sehe keine dringenden Notfälle.I see no urgent emergencies. |
| Dativ | Wir helfen bei den dringenden Notfällen.We help with the urgent emergencies. | Er hilft bei dringenden Notfällen.He helps with urgent emergencies. | Sie hilft bei keinen dringenden Notfällen.She helps with no urgent emergencies. |
| Genitiv | Die Folgen der dringenden Notfälle sind groß.The consequences of the urgent emergencies are great. | Die Ursache dringender Notfälle ist unklar.The cause of urgent emergencies is unclear. | Die Folgen keiner dringenden Notfälle sind bekannt.The consequences of no urgent emergencies are known. |
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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 Notfall?
It is der Notfall. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Notfall 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 Notfall?
The German noun Notfall is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Notfall?
The plural form of der Notfall is die Notfälle. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Notfall mean in English?
The German word der Notfall translates to “emergency” in English.
How do you decline der Notfall?
Like all German nouns, Notfall changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Notfall
- Akkusativ: den Notfall
- Dativ: dem Notfall
- Genitiv: des Notfalls
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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