Why does the noun Unschuld have the article die?
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 Unschuld
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Unschuld | eine Unschuld | keine Unschuld |
| Akkusativ | die Unschuld | eine Unschuld | keine Unschuld |
| Dativ | der Unschuld | einer Unschuld | keiner Unschuld |
| Genitiv | der Unschuld | einer Unschuld | keiner Unschuld |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Unschuld in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die reine Unschuld ist selten.Pure innocence is rare. | Eine Unschuld ist schwer zu finden.Innocence is hard to find. | Keine Unschuld bleibt ewig.No innocence lasts forever. |
| Akkusativ | Er verliert die reine Unschuld.He loses pure innocence. | Manchmal sieht man eine Unschuld.Sometimes one sees innocence. | Ich sehe keine Unschuld mehr.I don't see any innocence anymore. |
| Dativ | Mit der reinen Unschuld spielt man nicht.One does not play with pure innocence. | Mit einer Unschuld ist es schwer.It is difficult with innocence. | Mit keiner Unschuld ist er zufrieden.He is satisfied with no innocence. |
| Genitiv | Der Verlust der reinen Unschuld ist traurig.The loss of pure innocence is sad. | Der Wert einer Unschuld ist hoch.The value of innocence is high. | Der Beweis keiner Unschuld ist leicht.The proof of no innocence is easy. |
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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 Unschuld?
It is die Unschuld. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Unschuld is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of die Unschuld?
The noun Unschuld is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Unschuld mean in English?
The German word die Unschuld translates to “innocence” in English.
How do you decline die Unschuld?
Like all German nouns, Unschuld changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Unschuld
- Akkusativ: die Unschuld
- Dativ: der Unschuld
- Genitiv: der Unschuld
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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