Singular
der
Rhythmus
rhythm
Plural: die Rhythmen
Why does the noun Rhythmus have the article der?
Most Latin-derived nouns ending in -us are masculine.
Examples
der Zirkus (circus), der Rhythmus (rhythm), der Radius (radius), der Bonus (bonus), der Globus (globe), der Virus (virus)
Exceptions
das Genus (grammatical gender), das Tempus (tense)
Declension table for German noun Rhythmus
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Rhythmus | ein Rhythmus | kein Rhythmus |
| Akkusativ | den Rhythmus | einen Rhythmus | keinen Rhythmus |
| Dativ | dem Rhythmus | einem Rhythmus | keinem Rhythmus |
| Genitiv | des Rhythmus | eines Rhythmus | keines Rhythmus |
| Nominativ | die Rhythmen | Rhythmen | keine Rhythmen |
| Akkusativ | die Rhythmen | Rhythmen | keine Rhythmen |
| Dativ | den Rhythmen | Rhythmen | keinen Rhythmen |
| Genitiv | der Rhythmen | Rhythmen | keiner Rhythmen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Rhythmus in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der Rhythmus ist schnell.The rhythm is fast. | Ein Rhythmus fehlt hier.A rhythm is missing here. | Kein Rhythmus ist perfekt.No rhythm is perfect. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag den Rhythmus.I like the rhythm. | Er sucht einen Rhythmus.He is looking for a rhythm. | Wir haben keinen Rhythmus.We have no rhythm. |
| Dativ | Ich folge dem Rhythmus.I follow the rhythm. | Er gibt einem Rhythmus Kraft.He gives strength to a rhythm. | Ich vertraue keinem Rhythmus.I trust no rhythm. |
| Genitiv | Die Kraft des Rhythmus ist groß.The strength of the rhythm is great. | Der Klang eines Rhythmus ist schön.The sound of a rhythm is beautiful. | Die Wirkung keines Rhythmus ist klar.The effect of no rhythm is clear. |
| Nominativ | Die Rhythmen sind wichtig.The rhythms are important. | Neue Rhythmen entstehen jetzt.New rhythms are emerging now. | Keine Rhythmen passen gut.No rhythms fit well. |
| Akkusativ | Sie hören die Rhythmen.They hear the rhythms. | Ich höre schöne Rhythmen.I hear beautiful rhythms. | Er kennt keine Rhythmen.He knows no rhythms. |
| Dativ | Ich tanze zu den Rhythmen.I dance to the rhythms. | Er lauscht neuen Rhythmen.He listens to new rhythms. | Sie folgt keinen Rhythmen.She follows no rhythms. |
| Genitiv | Die Schönheit der Rhythmen ist klar.The beauty of the rhythms is clear. | Die Vielfalt schöner Rhythmen ist bekannt.The variety of beautiful rhythms is known. | Der Ursprung keiner Rhythmen ist bekannt.The origin of no rhythms is 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 Rhythmus?
It is der Rhythmus. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Rhythmus 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 Rhythmus?
The German noun Rhythmus is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Rhythmus?
The plural form of der Rhythmus is die Rhythmen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Rhythmus mean in English?
The German word der Rhythmus translates to “rhythm” in English.
How do you decline der Rhythmus?
Like all German nouns, Rhythmus changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Rhythmus
- Akkusativ: den Rhythmus
- Dativ: dem Rhythmus
- Genitiv: des Rhythmus
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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