Singular
der
Streit
argument, fight
Plural: die Streite
Why does the noun Streit 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 Streit
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Streit | ein Streit | kein Streit |
| Akkusativ | den Streit | einen Streit | keinen Streit |
| Dativ | dem Streit | einem Streit | keinem Streit |
| Genitiv | des Streits | eines Streits | keines Streits |
| Nominativ | die Streite | Streite | keine Streite |
| Akkusativ | die Streite | Streite | keine Streite |
| Dativ | den Streiten | Streiten | keinen Streiten |
| Genitiv | der Streite | Streite | keiner Streite |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Streit in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der alte Streit ist vorbei.The old dispute is over. | Ein kleiner Streit beginnt.A small dispute begins. | Kein großer Streit ist hier.No big dispute is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den alten Streit.I see the old dispute. | Wir haben einen kleinen Streit.We have a small dispute. | Er will keinen großen Streit.He wants no big dispute. |
| Dativ | Ich leide unter dem alten Streit.I suffer under the old dispute. | Ich gebe einem kleinen Streit keine Chance.I give a small dispute no chance. | Nach keinem großen Streit ist Ruhe.After no big dispute is peace. |
| Genitiv | Das Ende des alten Streits ist nah.The end of the old dispute is near. | Der Grund eines kleinen Streits ist unklar.The reason for a small dispute is unclear. | Die Ursache keines großen Streits ist bekannt.The cause of no big dispute is known. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Streite sind vergessen.The old disputes are forgotten. | Kleine Streite sind normal.Small disputes are normal. | Keine großen Streite sind da.No big disputes are there. |
| Akkusativ | Sie beenden die alten Streite.They end the old disputes. | Wir mögen kleine Streite nicht.We don't like small disputes. | Ich sehe keine großen Streite.I see no big disputes. |
| Dativ | Wir reden von den alten Streiten.We talk about the old disputes. | Ich helfe kleinen Streiten nicht.I don't help small disputes. | Er spricht mit keinen großen Streiten.He speaks with no big disputes. |
| Genitiv | Die Folgen der alten Streite sind schlimm.The consequences of the old disputes are bad. | Die Lösung kleiner Streite ist schwer.The solution to small disputes is difficult. | Die Dauer keiner großen Streite ist lang.The duration of no big disputes is long. |
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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 Streit?
It is der Streit. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Streit 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 Streit?
The German noun Streit is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Streit?
The plural form of der Streit is die Streite. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Streit mean in English?
The German word der Streit translates to “argument, fight” in English.
How do you decline der Streit?
Like all German nouns, Streit changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Streit
- Akkusativ: den Streit
- Dativ: dem Streit
- Genitiv: des Streits
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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