Why does the noun Umfeld 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 Umfeld

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Umfeldein Umfeldkein Umfeld
Akkusativdas Umfeldein Umfeldkein Umfeld
Dativdem Umfeldeinem Umfeldkeinem Umfeld
Genitivdes Umfeldseines Umfeldskeines Umfelds

Examples in context

Real sentences using Umfeld in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Umfeld ist angenehm.The new environment is pleasant.
Ein gutes Umfeld ist wichtig.A good environment is important.
Kein schlechtes Umfeld ist hier.No bad environment is here.
Akkusativ
Ich mag das ruhige Umfeld.I like the quiet environment.
Er sucht ein besseres Umfeld.He is looking for a better environment.
Wir wollen kein feindliches Umfeld.We don't want a hostile environment.
Dativ
Ich fühle mich in dem neuen Umfeld wohl.I feel comfortable in the new environment.
Er arbeitet in einem kreativen Umfeld.He works in a creative environment.
Sie lebt in keinem schlechten Umfeld.She lives in no bad environment.
Genitiv
Die Entwicklung des neuen Umfelds ist schnell.The development of the new environment is fast.
Die Wirkung eines guten Umfelds ist groß.The effect of a good environment is great.
Der Einfluss keines schlechten Umfelds ist spürbar.The influence of no bad environment is noticeable.

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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 Umfeld?

It is das Umfeld. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Umfeld 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 Umfeld?

The German noun Umfeld is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Umfeld?

The plural form of das Umfeld is die Umfelder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Umfeld mean in English?

The German word das Umfeld translates to “milieu” in English.

How do you decline das Umfeld?

Like all German nouns, Umfeld changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Umfeld
  • Akkusativ: das Umfeld
  • Dativ: dem Umfeld
  • Genitiv: des Umfelds

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.