Why does the noun Ruhm 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 Ruhm
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Ruhm | ein Ruhm | kein Ruhm |
| Akkusativ | den Ruhm | einen Ruhm | keinen Ruhm |
| Dativ | dem Ruhm | einem Ruhm | keinem Ruhm |
| Genitiv | des Ruhmes | eines Ruhmes | keines Ruhmes |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Ruhm in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der große Ruhm ist vergänglich.The great fame is fleeting. | Ein großer Ruhm kommt selten.A great fame comes rarely. | Kein Ruhm ist ewig.No fame is eternal. |
| Akkusativ | Er sucht den ewigen Ruhm.He seeks the eternal fame. | Sie erlangt einen neuen Ruhm.She achieves a new fame. | Ich will keinen Ruhm.I want no fame. |
| Dativ | Mit dem Ruhm kommt Verantwortung.With fame comes responsibility. | Er dient einem großen Ruhm.He serves a great fame. | Ich gebe keinem Ruhm Wert.I give no fame value. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des Ruhmes ist hoch.The price of fame is high. | Das Ende eines Ruhmes ist traurig.The end of a fame is sad. | Die Last keines Ruhmes ist leicht.The burden of no fame is light. |
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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 Ruhm?
It is der Ruhm. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ruhm is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Ruhm?
The noun Ruhm is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Ruhm mean in English?
The German word der Ruhm translates to “glory, fame” in English.
How do you decline der Ruhm?
Like all German nouns, Ruhm changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Ruhm
- Akkusativ: den Ruhm
- Dativ: dem Ruhm
- Genitiv: des Ruhmes
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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