Why does the noun Stress 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 Stress
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Stress | ein Stress | kein Stress |
| Akkusativ | den Stress | einen Stress | keinen Stress |
| Dativ | dem Stress | einem Stress | keinem Stress |
| Genitiv | die Stresses | eines Stresses | keines Stresses |
| Nominativ | die Stresse | Stresse | keine Stresse |
| Akkusativ | die Stresse | Stresse | keine Stresse |
| Dativ | den Stresse | Stresse | keinen Stresse |
| Genitiv | die Stresse | die Stresse | keiner Stresse |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Stress in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der tägliche Stress ist groß.The daily stress is great. | Ein neuer Stress beginnt heute.A new stress begins today. | Kein Stress ist immer gut.No stress is always good. |
| Akkusativ | Ich habe den ganzen Stress.I have all the stress. | Er bekommt einen starken Stress.He gets a strong stress. | Wir wollen keinen Stress mehr.We want no more stress. |
| Dativ | Er leidet unter dem hohen Stress.He suffers from the high stress. | Mit einem leichten Stress lebt man.One lives with a slight stress. | Bei keinem Stress ist er entspannt.With no stress, he is relaxed. |
| Genitiv | Die Ursache {art} Stresses ist Arbeit.The cause of the stress is work. | Eines Folgen {art} langen Stresses.The consequences of the long stress. | Keines Wirkung {art} Stresses ist bekannt.The effect of no stress is known. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Stresse sind schlecht.The many stresses are bad. | Neue Stresse kommen oft vor.New stresses often occur. | Keine Stresse sind wirklich nötig.No stresses are really necessary. |
| Akkusativ | Wir vermeiden die unnötigen Stresse.We avoid the unnecessary stresses. | Er hat verschiedene Stresse im Job.He has various stresses at work. | Ich mag keine schweren Stresse.I don't like heavy stresses. |
| Dativ | Er kämpft mit den alten Stresse.He fights against the old stresses. | Mit vielen Stresse lebt man schlecht.One lives badly with many stresses. | In keinen Stresse findet er Ruhe.In no stresses does he find peace. |
| Genitiv | Die Dauer {art} Stresse ist lang.The duration of the stresses is long. | Die Ursache vieler Stresse ist klar.The cause of many stresses is clear. | Keiner Beginn {art} Stresse ist bekannt.The beginning of no stresses is known. |
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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 Stress?
It is der Stress. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Stress 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 Stress?
The German noun Stress is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Stress?
The plural form of der Stress is die Stresse. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Stress mean in English?
The German word der Stress translates to “stress” in English.
How do you decline der Stress?
Like all German nouns, Stress changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Stress
- Akkusativ: den Stress
- Dativ: dem Stress
- Genitiv: die Stresses
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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