Singular
der
Reiz
stimulus, appeal
Plural: die Reize
Why does the noun Reiz 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 Reiz
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Reiz | ein Reiz | kein Reiz |
| Akkusativ | den Reiz | einen Reiz | keinen Reiz |
| Dativ | dem Reiz | einem Reiz | keinem Reiz |
| Genitiv | des Reizes | eines Reizes | keines Reizes |
| Nominativ | die Reize | Reize | keine Reize |
| Akkusativ | die Reize | Reize | keine Reize |
| Dativ | den Reizen | Reizen | keinen Reizen |
| Genitiv | der Reize | Reize | keiner Reize |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Reiz in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der große Reiz ist wichtig.The great appeal is important. | Ein neuer Reiz beginnt.A new stimulus begins. | Kein starker Reiz hilft hier.No strong stimulus helps here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den großen Reiz.I see the great appeal. | Er macht einen kleinen Reiz.He creates a small stimulus. | Sie will keinen weiteren Reiz.She doesn't want any further stimulus. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem neuen Reiz.I help the new stimulus. | Sie folgt einem kleinen Reiz.She follows a small stimulus. | Er glaubt keinem sinnlosen Reiz.He believes no senseless stimulus. |
| Genitiv | Das Ziel des großen Reizes ist klar.The goal of the great appeal is clear. | Der Grund eines eines neuen Reizes ist wichtig.The reason for a new stimulus is important. | Die Wirkung keines keines kleinen Reizes ist bekannt.The effect of no small stimulus is known. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Reize sind laut.The many stimuli are loud. | Interessante Reize finden statt.Interesting stimuli are taking place. | Keine neuen Reize sind geplant.No new stimuli are planned. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die vielen Reize.We see the many stimuli. | Sie organisieren friedliche Reize.They organize peaceful stimuli. | Er sieht keine großen Reize.He sees no great stimuli. |
| Dativ | Er spricht mit den lauten Reizen.He speaks with the loud stimuli. | Sie gibt jungen Reizen Wert.She gives value to young stimuli. | Wir hören keinen alten Reizen zu.We don't listen to any old stimuli. |
| Genitiv | Die Dauer der vielen Reize ist lang.The duration of the many stimuli is long. | Die Ursache starker Reize ist unklar.The cause of strong stimuli is unclear. | Die Folgen keiner solchen Reize sind sichtbar.The consequences of no such stimuli are visible. |
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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 Reiz?
It is der Reiz. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Reiz 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 Reiz?
The German noun Reiz is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Reiz?
The plural form of der Reiz is die Reize. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Reiz mean in English?
The German word der Reiz translates to “stimulus, appeal” in English.
How do you decline der Reiz?
Like all German nouns, Reiz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Reiz
- Akkusativ: den Reiz
- Dativ: dem Reiz
- Genitiv: des Reizes
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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