Singular
der
Schrecken
terror
Plural: die Schrecken
Why does the noun Schrecken 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 Schrecken
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Schrecken | ein Schrecken | kein Schrecken |
| Nominativ | die Schrecken | Schrecken | keine Schrecken |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Schrecken in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der große Schrecken ist groß.The great terror is big. | Ein plötzlicher Schrecken kommt plötzlich.A sudden terror comes suddenly. | Kein Schrecken stört die Ruhe.No terror disturbs the peace. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Schrecken sind selten.The old terrors are rare. | Schlimme Schrecken sind manchmal da.Bad terrors are sometimes there. | Keine Schrecken sind ein Problem.No terrors are a problem. |
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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 Schrecken?
It is der Schrecken. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schrecken 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 Schrecken?
The plural form of der Schrecken is die Schrecken. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Schrecken mean in English?
The German word der Schrecken translates to “terror” in English.
How do you decline der Schrecken?
Like all German nouns, Schrecken changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Schrecken
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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