Why does the noun Umtausch 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 Umtausch

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Umtauschein Umtausch—
Akkusativden Umtauscheinen Umtausch—
Dativdem Umtauscheinem Umtausch—
Genitivdes Umtauschseines Umtauschs—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Umtausch in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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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 Umtausch?

It is der Umtausch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Umtausch 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 Umtausch?

The noun Umtausch is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does der Umtausch mean in English?

The German word der Umtausch translates to “exchange” in English.

How do you decline der Umtausch?

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

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.