Why does the noun Trend 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 Trend
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Trend | ein Trend | kein Trend |
| Akkusativ | den Trend | einen Trend | keinen Trend |
| Dativ | dem Trend | einem Trend | keinem Trend |
| Genitiv | des Trends | eines Trends | keines Trends |
| Nominativ | die Trends | Trends | keine Trends |
| Akkusativ | die Trends | Trends | keine Trends |
| Dativ | den Trends | Trends | keinen Trends |
| Genitiv | der Trends | Trends | keiner Trends |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Trend in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Trend ist populär.The new trend is popular. | Ein starker Trend beginnt jetzt.A strong trend starts now. | Kein alter Trend ist gut.No old trend is good. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den neuen Trend.I see the new trend. | Wir folgen einen guten Trend.We follow a good trend. | Er mag keinen alten Trend.He likes no old trend. |
| Dativ | Er folgt dem neuen Trend.He follows the new trend. | Ich passe mich einem guten Trend an.I adapt to a good trend. | Sie glaubt keinem alten Trend.She doesn't believe in no old trend. |
| Genitiv | Die Entwicklung des neuen Trends ist schnell.The development of the new trend is fast. | Die Wirkung eines starken Trends ist groß.The effect of a strong trend is great. | Der Ursprung keines alten Trends ist unklar.The origin of no old trend is unclear. |
| Nominativ | Die wichtigen Trends sind wichtig.The important trends are important. | Gute Trends kommen und gehen.Good trends come and go. | Keine globalen Trends sind neu.No global trends are new. |
| Akkusativ | Sie studiert die globalen Trends.She studies the global trends. | Ich erkenne starke Trends.I recognize strong trends. | Wir sehen keine wichtigen Trends.We see no important trends. |
| Dativ | Wir folgen den globalen Trends.We follow the global trends. | Er passt sich starken Trends an.He adapts to strong trends. | Sie glaubt keinen wichtigen Trends.She doesn't believe in no important trends. |
| Genitiv | Die Analyse der globalen Trends ist komplex.The analysis of the global trends is complex. | Die Bedeutung wichtiger Trends ist groß.The importance of important trends is great. | Die Zukunft keiner guten Trends ist ungewiss.The future of no good trends is uncertain. |
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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 Trend?
It is der Trend. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Trend 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 Trend?
The German noun Trend is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Trend?
The plural form of der Trend is die Trends. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Trend mean in English?
The German word der Trend translates to “trend” in English.
How do you decline der Trend?
Like all German nouns, Trend changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Trend
- Akkusativ: den Trend
- Dativ: dem Trend
- Genitiv: des Trends
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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