Why does the noun Unentschieden 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 Unentschieden

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Unentschiedenein Unentschiedenkein Unentschieden
Akkusativdas Unentschiedenein Unentschiedenkein Unentschieden
Dativdem Unentschiedeneinem Unentschiedenkeinem Unentschieden
Genitivdes Unentschiedenseines Unentschiedenskeines Unentschiedens

Examples in context

Real sentences using Unentschieden in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Unentschieden ist fair.The new draw is fair.
Ein gutes Unentschieden ist selten.A good draw is rare.
Kein schlechtes Unentschieden hilft uns.No bad draw helps us.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe das erste Unentschieden.I see the first draw.
Er erzielt ein Unentschieden.He achieves a draw.
Sie will kein weiteres Unentschieden.She doesn't want another draw.
Dativ
Ich stimme dem Unentschieden zu.I agree to the draw.
Er hilft einem knappen Unentschieden.He helps a close draw.
Mit keinem Unentschieden bin ich zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any draw.
Genitiv
Der Wert des Unentschiedens ist klar.The value of the draw is clear.
Die Folge eines Unentschiedens ist wichtig.The consequence of a draw is important.
Der Grund keines Unentschiedens ist bekannt.The reason for no draw is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Unentschieden?

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

What is the plural of das Unentschieden?

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

What does das Unentschieden mean in English?

The German word das Unentschieden translates to “draw/tie” in English.

How do you decline das Unentschieden?

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

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.