Why does the noun Sucht have the article die?

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 Sucht

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Suchteine Suchtkeine Sucht
Akkusativdie Suchteine Suchtkeine Sucht
Dativder Suchteiner Suchtkeiner Sucht
Genitivder Suchteiner Suchtkeiner Sucht

Examples in context

Real sentences using Sucht in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die neue Sucht ist gefährlich.The new addiction is dangerous.
Eine starke Sucht beginnt oft klein.A strong addiction often starts small.
Keine alte Sucht ist leicht.No old addiction is easy.
Akkusativ
Er bekämpft die neue Sucht.He fights the new addiction.
Sie hat eine starke Sucht.She has a strong addiction.
Ich habe keine alte Sucht.I have no old addiction.
Dativ
Er leidet unter der neuen Sucht.He suffers from the new addiction.
Sie spricht über einer starken Sucht.She talks about a strong addiction.
Ich helfe keiner alten Sucht.I help no old addiction.
Genitiv
Die Gefahr der neuen Sucht ist real.The danger of the new addiction is real.
Die Ursache einer starken Sucht ist unklar.The cause of a strong addiction is unclear.
Die Wirkung keiner alten Sucht ist gut.The effect of no old addiction is good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Sucht?

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

What CEFR level is the word Sucht?

The German noun Sucht is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Sucht?

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

What does die Sucht mean in English?

The German word die Sucht translates to “addiction” in English.

How do you decline die Sucht?

Like all German nouns, Sucht changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Sucht
  • Akkusativ: die Sucht
  • Dativ: der Sucht
  • Genitiv: der Sucht

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.