Singular
der
Umzug
move, parade
Plural: die Umzüg
Why does the noun Umzug 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 Umzug
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Umzug | ein Umzug | kein Umzug |
| Akkusativ | den Umzug | einen Umzug | keinen Umzug |
| Dativ | dem Umzug | einem Umzug | keinem Umzug |
| Nominativ | die Umzüg | Umzüg | keine Umzüg |
| Akkusativ | die Umzüg | Umzüg | keine Umzüg |
| Dativ | den Umzüg | Umzüg | keinen Umzüg |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Umzug in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der große Umzug ist anstrengend.The big move is exhausting. | Ein neuer Umzug steht bevor.A new move is imminent. | Kein kleiner Umzug ist einfach.No small move is easy. |
| Akkusativ | Ich plane den nächsten Umzug.I am planning the next move. | Er macht einen großen Umzug.He is making a big move. | Sie will keinen weiteren Umzug machen.She doesn't want to make any further move. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe bei dem schweren Umzug.I help with the difficult move. | Sie spricht von einem neuen Umzug.She talks about a new move. | Er denkt bei keinem weiteren Umzug.He thinks of no further move. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Umzüge sind teuer.The many moves are expensive. | Mehre Umzüge sind geplant.More moves are planned. | Keine weiteren Umzüge sind nötig.No further moves are necessary. |
| Akkusativ | Wir organisieren die kommenden Umzüge.We are organizing the upcoming moves. | Ich habe vielee Umzüge gemacht.I have made many moves. | Er hat keine großen Umzüge vor.He has no big moves planned. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe bei den kommenden Umzügen.I help with the upcoming moves. | Wir sprechen von vielen Umzügen.We talk about many moves. | Sie denkt an keinen kleinen Umzügen.She thinks of no small moves. |
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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 Umzug?
It is der Umzug. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Umzug 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 Umzug?
The German noun Umzug is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Umzug?
The plural form of der Umzug is die Umzüge. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Umzug mean in English?
The German word der Umzug translates to “move, parade” in English.
How do you decline der Umzug?
Like all German nouns, Umzug changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Umzug
- Akkusativ: den Umzug
- Dativ: dem Umzug
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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