Singular
der
Schaden
damage
Plural: die Schäden
Why does the noun Schaden 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 Schaden
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Schaden | ein Schaden | kein Schaden |
| Akkusativ | den Schaden | einen Schaden | keinen Schaden |
| Dativ | dem Schaden | einem Schaden | keinem Schaden |
| Genitiv | des Schadens | eines Schadens | keines Schadens |
| Nominativ | die Schäden | Schäden | keine Schäden |
| Akkusativ | die Schäden | Schäden | keine Schäden |
| Dativ | den Schäden | Schäden | keinen Schäden |
| Genitiv | der Schäden | Schäden | keiner Schäden |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Schaden in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der große Schaden ist bereits sichtbar.The large damage is already visible. | Ein großer Schaden ist entstanden.A large damage has occurred. | Zum Glück ist kein großer Schaden gemeldet.Fortunately, no major damage is reported. |
| Akkusativ | Er meldet den großen Schaden sofort.He reports the large damage immediately. | Ich sehe einen großen Schaden am Auto.I see a large damage on the car. | Wir haben keinen großen Schaden erlitten.We have suffered no major damage. |
| Dativ | Man beugt dem großen Schaden vor.One prevents the large damage. | Wir entgingen einem großen Schaden.We escaped a large damage. | Er ist keinem großen Schaden entkommen.He has escaped no major damage. |
| Genitiv | Das Ausmaß des großen Schadens ist unklar.The extent of the large damage is unclear. | Die Ursache eines großen Schadens wird untersucht.The cause of a large damage is being investigated. | Trotz keines großen Schadens gab es Probleme.Despite no major damage, there were problems. |
| Nominativ | Die großen Schäden sind alle versichert.The large damages are all insured. | Große Schäden wurden verursacht.Large damages were caused. | Keine großen Schäden sind bisher bekannt.No large damages are known so far. |
| Akkusativ | Die Versicherung deckt die großen Schäden.The insurance covers the large damages. | Das Unwetter hat große Schäden hinterlassen.The storm has left large damages. | Ich erwarte keine großen Schäden.I expect no major damages. |
| Dativ | Nach den großen Schäden kam Hilfe.Help came after the large damages. | Man rechnet mit großen Schäden.One is expecting large damages. | Bei keinen großen Schäden zahlt die Versicherung.The insurance does not pay for any large damages. |
| Genitiv | Die Regulierung der großen Schäden dauert lange.The settlement of the large damages takes a long time. | Die Beseitigung großer Schäden ist teuer.The removal of large damages is expensive. | Wegen keiner großen Schäden gab es keine Auszahlung.Due to no large damages, there was no payout. |
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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 Schaden?
It is der Schaden. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schaden 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 Schaden?
The German noun Schaden is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Schaden?
The plural form of der Schaden is die Schäden. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Schaden mean in English?
The German word der Schaden translates to “damage” in English.
How do you decline der Schaden?
Like all German nouns, Schaden changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Schaden
- Akkusativ: den Schaden
- Dativ: dem Schaden
- Genitiv: des Schadens
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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