Why does the noun Stillstand 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 Stillstand

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Stillstandein Stillstandkein Stillstand
Akkusativden Stillstandeinen Stillstandkeinen Stillstand
Dativdem Stillstandeinem Stillstandkeinem Stillstand
Genitivdes Stillstandseines Stillstandskeines Stillstands

Examples in context

Real sentences using Stillstand in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der lange Stillstand ist schlecht.The long standstill is bad.
Ein kurzer Stillstand ist möglich.A short standstill is possible.
Kein neuer Stillstand ist geplant.No new standstill is planned.
Akkusativ
Wir vermeiden den langen Stillstand.We avoid the long standstill.
Wir erleben einen kurzen Stillstand.We are experiencing a short standstill.
Wir wollen keinen neuen Stillstand.We don't want any new standstill.
Dativ
Nach dem langen Stillstand geht es weiter.After the long standstill, it continues.
Nach einem kurzen Stillstand starten wir.After a short standstill, we start.
Nach keinem neuen Stillstand arbeiten wir.After no new standstill, we work.
Genitiv
Die Ursache des langen Stillstands ist klar.The cause of the long standstill is clear.
Die Dauer eines eines kurzen Stillstands ist bekannt.The duration of a short standstill is known.
Die Folge keines keines neuen Stillstands ist gut.The consequence of no new standstill is good.

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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 Stillstand?

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

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

What does der Stillstand mean in English?

The German word der Stillstand translates to “standstill, halt” in English.

How do you decline der Stillstand?

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

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.