Why does the noun Unmut 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 Unmut
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Unmut | ein Unmut | kein Unmut |
| Akkusativ | den Unmut | einen Unmut | keinen Unmut |
| Dativ | dem Unmut | einem Unmut | keinem Unmut |
| Genitiv | des Unmuts | eines Unmuts | keines Unmuts |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Unmut in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der große Unmut wächst.The great displeasure grows. | Ein starker Unmut entsteht.A strong displeasure arises. | Kein Unmut ist sichtbar.No displeasure is visible. |
| Akkusativ | Ich spüre den starken Unmut.I feel the strong displeasure. | Er zeigt einen gewissen Unmut.He shows a certain displeasure. | Wir haben keinen Unmut.We have no displeasure. |
| Dativ | Mit dem Unmut leben wir.We live with the displeasure. | Er begegnet einem Unmut.He encounters a displeasure. | Ich spreche über keinem Unmut.I speak about no displeasure. |
| Genitiv | Die Ursache des Unmuts ist klar.The cause of the displeasure is clear. | Das Zeichen eines Unmuts ist da.The sign of a displeasure is there. | Ich kenne die Gründe keines Unmuts.I know the reasons of no displeasure. |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Unmut?
It is der Unmut. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Unmut 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 Unmut?
The noun Unmut is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Unmut mean in English?
The German word der Unmut translates to “displeasure, discontent” in English.
How do you decline der Unmut?
Like all German nouns, Unmut changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Unmut
- Akkusativ: den Unmut
- Dativ: dem Unmut
- Genitiv: des Unmuts
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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