Why does the noun Scheitern 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 Scheitern
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Scheitern | ein Scheitern | kein Scheitern |
| Akkusativ | das Scheitern | ein Scheitern | kein Scheitern |
| Dativ | dem Scheitern | einem Scheitern | keinem Scheitern |
| Genitiv | des Scheiterns | eines Scheiterns | keines Scheiterns |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Scheitern in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das bittere Scheitern ist bitter.The bitter failure is hard. | Ein oftes Scheitern ist möglich.An often failure is possible. | Kein großes Scheitern ist leicht.No great failure is easy. |
| Akkusativ | Wir akzeptieren das bittere Scheitern.We accept the bitter failure. | Er fürchtet ein mögliches Scheitern.He fears a possible failure. | Ich will kein kleines Scheitern.I want no small failure. |
| Dativ | Nach dem bitteren Scheitern.After the bitter failure. | Er lernt aus einem often Scheitern.He learns from an often failure. | Sie hilft keinem großen Scheitern.She helps no great failure. |
| Genitiv | Die Ursache des bitteren Scheiterns.The cause of the bitter failure. | Die Angst eines eines möglichen Scheiterns.The fear of a possible failure. | Die Folgen keines keines kleinen Scheiterns.The consequences of no small failure. |
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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 Scheitern?
It is das Scheitern. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Scheitern is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Scheitern?
The noun Scheitern is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Scheitern mean in English?
The German word das Scheitern translates to “failure” in English.
How do you decline das Scheitern?
Like all German nouns, Scheitern changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Scheitern
- Akkusativ: das Scheitern
- Dativ: dem Scheitern
- Genitiv: des Scheiterns
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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