Singular
der
Schnupfen
runny nose
Plural: die Schnupfen
Why does the noun Schnupfen 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 Schnupfen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Schnupfen | ein Schnupfen | kein Schnupfen |
| Akkusativ | den Schnupfen | einen Schnupfen | keinen Schnupfen |
| Dativ | dem Schnupfen | einem Schnupfen | keinem Schnupfen |
| Genitiv | des Schnupfen | eines Schnupfen | keines Schnupfen |
| Nominativ | die Schnupfen | Schnupfen | keine Schnupfen |
| Akkusativ | die Schnupfen | Schnupfen | keine Schnupfen |
| Dativ | den Schnupfen | Schnupfen | keinen Schnupfen |
| Genitiv | der Schnupfen | Schnupfen | keiner Schnupfen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Schnupfen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der schlimme Schnupfen ist lästig.The bad cold (runny nose) is annoying. | Ein leichter Schnupfen beginnt oft.A mild cold (runny nose) often begins. | Kein starker Schnupfen ist hier.No strong cold (runny nose) is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich habe den schlimmen Schnupfen.I have the bad cold (runny nose). | Er bekommt einen leichten Schnupfen.He gets a mild cold (runny nose). | Sie hat keinen starken Schnupfen nicht.She does not have a strong cold (runny nose). |
| Dativ | Mit dem schlimmen Schnupfen bleibt er.With the bad cold (runny nose), he stays. | Bei einem leichten Schnupfen hilft Spray.Spray helps with a mild cold (runny nose). | Ich helfe keinem starken Schnupfen nicht.I don't help any strong cold (runny nose). |
| Genitiv | Die Ursache des schlimmen Schnupfens ist klar.The cause of the bad cold (runny nose) is clear. | Die Dauer eines leichten Schnupfens ist kurz.The duration of a mild cold (runny nose) is short. | Die Symptome keines starken Schnupfens sind da.The symptoms of no strong cold (runny nose) are there. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Schnupfen sind häufig.The many colds (runny noses) are frequent. | Neue Schnupfen sind lästig.New colds (runny noses) are annoying. | Keine starken Schnupfen sind schlimm.No strong colds (runny noses) are bad. |
| Akkusativ | Wir haben die vielen Schnupfen.We have the many colds (runny noses). | Sie bekommen neue Schnupfen.They get new colds (runny noses). | Ich sehe keine starken Schnupfen nicht.I don't see any strong colds (runny noses). |
| Dativ | Wegen den vielen Schnupfen bleibt sie.Because of the many colds (runny noses), she stays. | Mit neuen Schnupfen ist es schwer.It is difficult with new colds (runny noses). | Bei keinen starken Schnupfen hilft das.That helps with no strong colds (runny noses). |
| Genitiv | Die Heilung der vielen Schnupfen dauert.The cure of the many colds (runny noses) takes time. | Die Gefahr neuer Schnupfen ist gering.The danger of new colds (runny noses) is low. | Die Wirkung keiner starken Schnupfen ist null.The effect of no strong colds (runny noses) is zero. |
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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 Schnupfen?
It is der Schnupfen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schnupfen 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 Schnupfen?
The German noun Schnupfen is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Schnupfen?
The noun Schnupfen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Schnupfen mean in English?
The German word der Schnupfen translates to “runny nose” in English.
How do you decline der Schnupfen?
Like all German nouns, Schnupfen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Schnupfen
- Akkusativ: den Schnupfen
- Dativ: dem Schnupfen
- Genitiv: des Schnupfen
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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