Why does the noun Triumph 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 Triumph

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Triumphein Triumphkein Triumph
Akkusativden Triumpheinen Triumphkeinen Triumph
Dativdem Triumpheinem Triumphkeinem Triumph
Genitivdes Triumpheseines Triumpheskeines Triumphes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Triumph in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der große Triumph ist unser.The great triumph is ours.
Ein kleiner Triumph motiviert uns.A small triumph motivates us.
Kein schneller Triumph ist leicht.No quick triumph is easy.
Akkusativ
Wir feiern den großen Triumph.We celebrate the great triumph.
Sie erringt einen kleinen Triumph.She achieves a small triumph.
Er sucht keinen schnellen Triumph.He seeks no quick triumph.
Dativ
Er jubelt dem großen Triumph zu.He cheers for the great triumph.
Sie hilft einem kleinen Triumph.She helps a small triumph.
Ich glaube keinem schnellen Triumph.I believe no quick triumph.
Genitiv
Die Freude des großen Triumphes ist echt.The joy of the great triumph is real.
Die Bedeutung eines kleinen Triumphes ist klar.The meaning of a small triumph is clear.
Der Wert keines schnellen Triumphes ist hoch.The value of no quick triumph is high.

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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 Triumph?

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

What is the plural of der Triumph?

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

What does der Triumph mean in English?

The German word der Triumph translates to “triumph” in English.

How do you decline der Triumph?

Like all German nouns, Triumph changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Triumph
  • Akkusativ: den Triumph
  • Dativ: dem Triumph
  • Genitiv: des Triumphes

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.