Why does the noun Sturm have the article der?

Most weather phenomena and precipitation types are masculine.

Examples

der Regen (rain), der Schnee (snow), der Hagel (hail), der Nebel (fog), der Frost (frost), der Tau (dew), der Wind (wind), der Sturm (storm), der Donner (thunder), der Blitz (lightning)

Exceptions

die Wolke (cloud), die Sonne (sun)

Declension table for German noun Sturm

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Sturmein Sturmkein Sturm
Akkusativden Sturmeinen Sturmkeinen Sturm
Dativdem Sturmeinem Sturmkeinem Sturm
Genitivdes Sturmeseines Sturmeskeines Sturmes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Sturm in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der starke Sturm kommt bald.The strong storm is coming soon.
Ein heftiger Sturm zieht auf.A fierce storm is brewing.
Kein Sturm ist in Sicht.No storm is in sight.
Akkusativ
Wir erwarten den starken Sturm.We expect the strong storm.
Ich sehe einen heftigen Sturm.I see a fierce storm.
Wir fürchten keinen Sturm.We don't fear any storm.
Dativ
Wir schützen uns vor dem starken Sturm.We protect ourselves from the strong storm.
Er spricht über einem heftigen Sturm.He talks about a fierce storm.
Ich habe vor keinem Sturm Angst.I am not afraid of any storm.
Genitiv
Die Kraft des starken Sturmes ist enorm.The force of the strong storm is enormous.
Die Folgen eines heftigen Sturmes sind schlimm.The consequences of a fierce storm are bad.
Die Dauer keines Sturmes ist bekannt.The duration of no storm 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 Sturm?

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

The German noun Sturm is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Sturm?

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

What does der Sturm mean in English?

The German word der Sturm translates to “storm” in English.

How do you decline der Sturm?

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

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.