Singular

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Problem

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

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

Q: What CEFR level is the word Problem?

The German noun Problem is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

Q: What is the plural of das Problem?

The plural form of das Problem is die Probleme. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does das Problem mean in English?

The German word das Problem translates to “problem” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Problem?

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

problem

Plural: die Probleme

Strong

Why does the noun Problem 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 Problem

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Problem	ein Problem	kein Problem
Akkusativ	das Problem	ein Problem	kein Problem
Dativ	dem Problem	einem Problem	keinem Problem
Genitiv	des Problems	eines Problems	keines Problems
Nominativ	die Probleme	Probleme	keine Probleme
Akkusativ	die Probleme	Probleme	keine Probleme
Dativ	den Problemen	Problemen	keinen Problemen
Genitiv	der Probleme	Probleme	keiner Probleme

Examples in context

Real sentences using Problem in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das große Problem ist klar.The big problem is clear.	Ein kleines Problem existiert.A small problem exists.	Kein technisches Problem liegt vor.There is no technical problem.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe das eigentliche Problem.I see the actual problem.	Er hat ein finanzielles Problem.He has a financial problem.	Wir haben kein dringendes Problem.We have no urgent problem.
Dativ	Ich arbeite an dem großen Problem.I am working on the big problem.	Sie hilft bei einem persönlichen Problem.She helps with a personal problem.	Ich rechne mit keinem schwierigen Problem.I don't expect any serious problems.
Genitiv	Die Lösung des großen Problems ist einfach.The solution to the big problem is simple.	Das ist Teil eines größeren Problems.That is part of a bigger problem.	Trotz keines ernsten Problems war er besorgt.Despite no serious problem, he was worried.
Nominativ	Die neuen Probleme sind schwierig.The new problems are difficult.	Viele Probleme bleiben ungelöst.Many problems remain unsolved.	Keine großen Probleme sind aufgetaucht.No big problems have appeared.
Akkusativ	Sie löst die mathematischen Probleme.She solves the mathematical problems.	Ich kenne ähnliche Probleme.I know similar problems.	Er erwartet keine weiteren Probleme.He expects no further problems.
Dativ	Wir sprechen von den bekannten Problemen.We are talking about the known problems.	Er hilft Menschen mit finanziellen Problemen.He helps people with financial problems.	Ich habe mit keinen neuen Problemen gerechnet.I didn't count on any new problems.
Genitiv	Die Ursache der vielen Probleme ist unklar.The cause of the many problems is unclear.	Er ist sich mancher Probleme bewusst.He is aware of some problems.	Das ist eine Zeit keiner großen Probleme.This is a time of no big problems.

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Is it der, die, or das Problem?

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

What CEFR level is the word Problem?

The German noun Problem is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Problem?

The plural form of das Problem is die Probleme. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Problem mean in English?

The German word das Problem translates to “problem” in English.

How do you decline das Problem?

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

Nominativ: das Problem
Akkusativ: das Problem
Dativ: dem Problem
Genitiv: des Problems

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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Why does the noun Problem have the article das?

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Is it der, die, or das Problem?

What CEFR level is the word Problem?

What is the plural of das Problem?

What does das Problem mean in English?

How do you decline das Problem?

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