Skandal

Q: Is it der, die, or das Skandal?

It is der Skandal. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Skandal is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of der Skandal?

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

Q: What does der Skandal mean in English?

The German word der Skandal translates to “scandal” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Skandal?

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

scandal

Plural: die Skandale

Strong

Why does the noun Skandal 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 Skandal

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Skandal	ein Skandal	kein Skandal
Akkusativ	den Skandal	einen Skandal	keinen Skandal
Dativ	dem Skandal	einem Skandal	keinem Skandal
Genitiv	des Skandales	eines Skandales	keines Skandales
Nominativ	die Skandale	Skandale	keine Skandale
Akkusativ	die Skandale	Skandale	keine Skandale
Dativ	den Skandalen	Skandalen	keinen Skandalen
Genitiv	der Skandale	Skandale	keiner Skandale

Examples in context

Real sentences using Skandal in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der neue Skandal ist groß.The new scandal is big.	Ein öffentlicher Skandal schadet dem Ruf.A public scandal harms the reputation.	Kein kleiner Skandal ist gut.No small scandal is good.
Akkusativ	Man deckt den großen Skandal auf.One uncovers the big scandal.	Er verursacht einen neuen Skandal.He causes a new scandal.	Sie will keinen peinlichen Skandal haben.She doesn't want to have an embarrassing scandal.
Dativ	Nach dem großen Skandal war es still.After the big scandal, it was quiet.	Er spricht von einem neuen Skandal.He talks about a new scandal.	Ich denke an keinem alten Skandal.I am not thinking of any old scandal.
Genitiv	Die Ursache des großen Skandales ist klar.The cause of the big scandal is clear.	Der Beginn eines neuen Skandales war plötzlich.The beginning of a new scandal was sudden.	Die Wirkung keines kleinen Skandales ist gering.The effect of no small scandal is small.
Nominativ	Die neuen Skandale sind schlimm.The new scandals are bad.	Öffentliche Skandale schaden dem Ruf.Public scandals harm the reputation.	Keine kleinen Skandale sind gut.No small scandals are good.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen die neuen Skandale.We see the new scandals.	Man verursacht viele Skandale.Many scandals are caused.	Er will keine schlimmen Skandale sehen.He doesn't want to see bad scandals.
Dativ	Mit den großen Skandalen lebt man.One lives with the big scandals.	Nach vielen Skandalen kommt Ruhe.After many scandals comes peace.	Ich spreche von keinen alten Skandalen.I am not talking about any old scandals.
Genitiv	Die Folgen der großen Skandale sind ernst.The consequences of the big scandals are serious.	Die Ursache vieler Skandale ist unklar.The cause of many scandals is unclear.	Die Berichte keiner alten Skandale fehlen.The reports of no old scandals are missing.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Skandal?

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

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

What does der Skandal mean in English?

The German word der Skandal translates to “scandal” in English.

How do you decline der Skandal?

Like all German nouns, Skandal changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Skandal
Akkusativ: den Skandal
Dativ: dem Skandal
Genitiv: des Skandales

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.