Why does the noun Trauer 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 Trauer
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Trauer | eine Trauer | keine Trauer |
| Akkusativ | die Trauer | eine Trauer | keine Trauer |
| Dativ | der Trauer | einer Trauer | keiner Trauer |
| Genitiv | der Trauer | einer Trauer | keiner Trauer |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Trauer in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die tiefe Trauer ist spürbar.The deep sorrow is palpable. | Eine große Trauer erfüllt ihn.A great sorrow fills him. | Keine Trauer ist hier sichtbar.No sorrow is visible here. |
| Akkusativ | Er spürt die tiefe Trauer.He feels the deep sorrow. | Ich sehe eine große Trauer.I see a great sorrow. | Wir haben keine Trauer gezeigt.We showed no sorrow. |
| Dativ | Mit der tiefen Trauer lebt er.He lives with the deep sorrow. | Er begegnet einer großen Trauer.He encounters a great sorrow. | Er begegnet keiner Trauer.He encounters no sorrow. |
| Genitiv | Die Ursache der tiefen Trauer ist klar.The cause of the deep sorrow is clear. | Der Beginn einer großen Trauer war schwer.The beginning of a great sorrow was difficult. | Die Zeit keiner Trauer ist vorbei.The time of no sorrow is over. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Trauer?
It is die Trauer. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Trauer 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 Trauer?
The German noun Trauer is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Trauer?
The noun Trauer is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Trauer mean in English?
The German word die Trauer translates to “grief” in English.
How do you decline die Trauer?
Like all German nouns, Trauer changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Trauer
- Akkusativ: die Trauer
- Dativ: der Trauer
- Genitiv: der Trauer
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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