Singular
das
Pathos
pathos, emotion
Plural: die Pathos
Why does the noun Pathos 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 Pathos
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Pathos | ein Pathos | kein Pathos |
| Akkusativ | das Pathos | ein Pathos | kein Pathos |
| Dativ | dem Pathos | einem Pathos | keinem Pathos |
| Genitiv | des Pathos | eines Pathos | keines Pathos |
| Nominativ | die Pathos | Pathos | keine Pathos |
| Akkusativ | die Pathos | Pathos | keine Pathos |
| Dativ | den Pathos | Pathos | keinen Pathos |
| Genitiv | der Pathos | Pathos | keiner Pathos |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Pathos in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das starke Pathos berührt mich.The strong pathos touches me. | Ein tiefes Pathos entsteht hier.A deep pathos arises here. | Kein echtes Pathos ist das.That is no real pathos. |
| Akkusativ | Ich spüre das starke Pathos.I feel the strong pathos. | Er zeigt ein tiefes Pathos.He shows a deep pathos. | Sie mag kein echtes Pathos.She doesn't like real pathos. |
| Dativ | Mit dem starken Pathos spricht er.He speaks with the strong pathos. | Er redet mit einem tiefen Pathos.He talks with a deep pathos. | Sie glaubt keinem echten Pathos.She believes no real pathos. |
| Genitiv | Die Wirkung des starken Pathos ist groß.The effect of the strong pathos is great. | Die Kraft eines eines tiefen Pathos ist enorm.The power of a deep pathos is enormous. | Der Wert keines keines echten Pathos ist klar.The value of no real pathos is clear. |
| Nominativ | Die starken Pathos wirken stark.The strong pathos (instances) have a strong effect. | Tiefe Pathos entstehen oft.Deep pathos (instances) often arise. | Keine echten Pathos sind hier.No real pathos (instances) are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir spüren die starken Pathos.We feel the strong pathos (instances). | Er zeigt tiefe Pathos.He shows deep pathos (instances). | Sie mag keine echten Pathos.She doesn't like real pathos (instances). |
| Dativ | Mit den starken Pathos arbeitet er.He works with the strong pathos (instances). | Er redet mit tiefen Pathos.He talks with deep pathos (instances). | Sie glaubt keinen echten Pathos.She believes no real pathos (instances). |
| Genitiv | Die Wirkung der starken Pathos ist groß.The effect of the strong pathos (instances) is great. | Die Kraft tiefer Pathos ist enorm.The power of deep pathos (instances) is enormous. | Der Wert keiner echten Pathos ist klar.The value of no real pathos (instances) is clear. |
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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 Pathos?
It is das Pathos. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Pathos 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 Pathos?
The noun Pathos is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Pathos mean in English?
The German word das Pathos translates to “pathos, emotion” in English.
How do you decline das Pathos?
Like all German nouns, Pathos changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Pathos
- Akkusativ: das Pathos
- Dativ: dem Pathos
- Genitiv: des Pathos
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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