Why does the noun Traum 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 Traum
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Traum | ein Traum | kein Traum |
| Akkusativ | den Traum | einen Traum | keinen Traum |
| Dativ | dem Traum | einem Traum | keinem Traum |
| Genitiv | des Traumes | eines Traumes | keines Traumes |
| Nominativ | die Träume | Träume | keine Träume |
| Akkusativ | die Träume | Träume | keine Träume |
| Dativ | den Träumen | Träumen | keinen Träumen |
| Genitiv | der Träume | Träume | keiner Träume |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Traum in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der große Traum ist endlich wahr geworden.The big dream has finally come true. | Mich weckte ein lauter Traum.A loud dream woke me up. | Das war kein guter Traum.That was not a good dream. |
| Akkusativ | Ich hatte den seltsamen Traum.I had the strange dream. | Er erzählt einen langen Traum.He is telling a long dream. | Ich erinnere keinen einzigen Traum.I remember no single dream. |
| Dativ | Ich glaube dem alten Traum.I believe the old dream. | Er entkam einem bösen Traum.He escaped a bad dream. | Ich traue keinem süßen Traum.I don't trust any sweet dream. |
| Genitiv | Das Ende des kurzen Traumes naht.The end of the short dream is near. | Die Bedeutung eines lebhaften Traumes ist unklar.The meaning of a vivid dream is unclear. | Trotz keines schlimmen Traumes schlief ich weiter.Despite no bad dream, I kept sleeping. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Träume sind oft verwirrend.The new dreams are often confusing. | Schöne Träume können wahr werden.Beautiful dreams can come true. | Keine klaren Träume haben eine Bedeutung.No clear dreams have a meaning. |
| Akkusativ | Sie analysiert die wiederkehrenden Träume.She analyzes the recurring dreams. | Ich habe oft komische Träume.I often have strange dreams. | Er hat keine schlechten Träume.He has no bad dreams. |
| Dativ | Er hängt den alten Träumen nach.He dwells on the old dreams. | Sie gibt wirren Träumen nach.She gives in to confusing dreams. | Ich folge keinen falschen Träumen.I follow no false dreams. |
| Genitiv | Die Welt der kindlichen Träume ist faszinierend.The world of childish dreams is fascinating. | Die Erfüllung vieler Träume braucht Zeit.The fulfillment of many dreams takes time. | Das ist das Ende keiner schönen Träume.This is the end of no beautiful dreams. |
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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 Traum?
It is der Traum. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Traum 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 Traum?
The German noun Traum is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Traum?
The plural form of der Traum is die Träume. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Traum mean in English?
The German word der Traum translates to “dream” in English.
How do you decline der Traum?
Like all German nouns, Traum changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Traum
- Akkusativ: den Traum
- Dativ: dem Traum
- Genitiv: des Traumes
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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