Singular
das
Symptom
symptom
Plural: die Symptome
Why does the noun Symptom have the article das?
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 Symptom
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Symptom | ein Symptom | kein Symptom |
| Akkusativ | das Symptom | ein Symptom | kein Symptom |
| Dativ | dem Symptom | einem Symptom | keinem Symptom |
| Genitiv | des Symptoms | eines Symptoms | keines Symptoms |
| Nominativ | die Symptome | Symptome | keine Symptome |
| Akkusativ | die Symptome | Symptome | keine Symptome |
| Dativ | den Symptomen | Symptomen | keinen Symptomen |
| Genitiv | der Symptome | Symptome | keiner Symptome |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Symptom in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das klare Symptom ist neu.The clear symptom is new. | Ein neues Symptom ist sichtbar.A new symptom is visible. | Kein altes Symptom ist ernst.No old symptom is serious. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das klare Symptom.I see the clear symptom. | Er hat ein neues Symptom.He has a new symptom. | Wir finden kein altes Symptom.We find no old symptom. |
| Dativ | Wegen dem klaren Symptom bleibt er hier.Because of the clear symptom, he stays here. | Mit einem neuen Symptom beginnt es.It starts with a new symptom. | Er leidet unter keinem alten Symptom.He suffers from no old symptom. |
| Genitiv | Die Ursache des klaren Symptoms ist unbekannt.The cause of the clear symptom is unknown. | Die Bedeutung eines eines neuen Symptoms ist wichtig.The meaning of a new symptom is important. | Die Wirkung keines keines alten Symptoms ist groß.The effect of no old symptom is great. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Symptome sind klar.The new symptoms are clear. | Kleine Symptome sind häufig.Small symptoms are common. | Keine ernsten Symptome sind sichtbar.No serious symptoms are visible. |
| Akkusativ | Sie kennt die neuen Symptome.She knows the new symptoms. | Wir haben kleine Symptome.We have small symptoms. | Ich sehe keine ernsten Symptome.I see no serious symptoms. |
| Dativ | Er spricht von den neuen Symptomen.He talks about the new symptoms. | Mit kleinen Symptomen ist es schwer.With small symptoms, it is difficult. | Sie begegnet keinen ernsten Symptomen.She encounters no serious symptoms. |
| Genitiv | Die Liste der neuen Symptome ist lang.The list of the new symptoms is long. | Die Analyse kleiner Symptome ist wichtig.The analysis of small symptoms is important. | Die Beseitigung keiner ernsten Symptome ist leicht.The elimination of no serious symptoms is easy. |
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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 Symptom?
It is das Symptom. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Symptom is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Symptom?
The German noun Symptom is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Symptom?
The plural form of das Symptom is die Symptome. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Symptom mean in English?
The German word das Symptom translates to “symptom” in English.
How do you decline das Symptom?
Like all German nouns, Symptom changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Symptom
- Akkusativ: das Symptom
- Dativ: dem Symptom
- Genitiv: des Symptoms
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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