Why does the noun Umlaut 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 Umlaut
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Umlaut | ein Umlaut | — |
| Akkusativ | den Umlaut | einen Umlaut | — |
| Dativ | dem Umlaut | einem Umlaut | — |
| Genitiv | des Umlauts | eines Umlauts | — |
| Nominativ | die Umlaute | — Umlaute | — |
| Akkusativ | die Umlaute | — Umlaute | — |
| Dativ | den Umlauten | — Umlauten | — |
| Genitiv | der Umlaute | — Umlaute | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Umlaut in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Umlaut?
It is der Umlaut. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Umlaut 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 Umlaut?
The plural form of der Umlaut is die Umlaute. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Umlaut mean in English?
The German word der Umlaut translates to “umlaut” in English.
How do you decline der Umlaut?
Like all German nouns, Umlaut changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Umlaut
- Akkusativ: den Umlaut
- Dativ: dem Umlaut
- Genitiv: des Umlauts
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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