Why does the noun Schlaganfall 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 Schlaganfall

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Schlaganfallein Schlaganfallkein Schlaganfall
Akkusativden Schlaganfalleinen Schlaganfallkeinen Schlaganfall
Dativdem Schlaganfalleinem Schlaganfallkeinem Schlaganfall
Genitivdes Schlaganfalleseines Schlaganfalleskeines Schlaganfalles

Examples in context

Real sentences using Schlaganfall in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der schwere Schlaganfall war schlimm.The severe stroke was bad.
Ein plötzlicher Schlaganfall kann passieren.A sudden stroke can happen.
Kein gefährlicher Schlaganfall ist zu erwarten.No dangerous stroke is to be expected.
Akkusativ
Er hatte den schweren Schlaganfall.He had the severe stroke.
Manchmal gibt es einen plötzlichen Schlaganfall.Sometimes there is a sudden stroke.
Sie fürchtet keinen gefährlichen Schlaganfall.She fears no dangerous stroke.
Dativ
Nach dem schweren Schlaganfall war er schwach.After the severe stroke, he was weak.
Nach einem plötzlichen Schlaganfall braucht man Ruhe.After a sudden stroke, one needs rest.
Er erholte sich von keinem gefährlichen Schlaganfall.He recovered from no dangerous stroke.
Genitiv
Die Ursache des schweren Schlaganfalles ist unklar.The cause of the severe stroke is unclear.
Die Folgen eines eines plötzlichen Schlaganfalles sind ernst.The consequences of a sudden stroke are serious.
Die Gefahr keines keines gefährlichen Schlaganfalles ist gering.The danger of no dangerous stroke is low.

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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 Schlaganfall?

It is der Schlaganfall. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schlaganfall 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 Schlaganfall?

The plural form of der Schlaganfall is die Schlaganfälle. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Schlaganfall mean in English?

The German word der Schlaganfall translates to “stroke” in English.

How do you decline der Schlaganfall?

Like all German nouns, Schlaganfall changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Schlaganfall
  • Akkusativ: den Schlaganfall
  • Dativ: dem Schlaganfall
  • Genitiv: des Schlaganfalles

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.