Unsinn

Q: Is it der, die, or das Unsinn?

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

Q: What is the plural of der Unsinn?

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

Q: What does der Unsinn mean in English?

The German word der Unsinn translates to “nonsense” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Unsinn?

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

nonsense

Plural: die Unsinn

Mixed

Why does the noun Unsinn 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 Unsinn

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Unsinn	ein Unsinn	kein Unsinn
Akkusativ	den Unsinn	einen Unsinn	keinen Unsinn
Dativ	dem Unsinn	einem Unsinn	keinem Unsinn
Genitiv	des Unsinns	eines Unsinns	keines Unsinns
Nominativ	die Unsinn	Unsinn	keine Unsinn
Akkusativ	den Unsinn	einen Unsinn	keinen Unsinn
Dativ	dem Unsinn	einem Unsinn	keinem Unsinn
Genitiv	des Unsinns	eines Unsinns	keines Unsinns

Examples in context

Real sentences using Unsinn in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der totale Unsinn ist klar.The total nonsense is clear.	Ein großer Unsinn kommt vor.A great nonsense occurs.	Kein solcher Unsinn ist erlaubt.No such nonsense is allowed.
Akkusativ	Ich höre den totalen Unsinn.I hear the total nonsense.	Er redet einen großen Unsinn.He talks a great nonsense.	Wir machen keinen solchen Unsinn.We make no such nonsense.
Dativ	Ich glaube dem totalen Unsinn nicht.I don't believe the total nonsense.	Sie lacht über einem großen Unsinn.She laughs about a great nonsense.	Er stimmt keinem solchen Unsinn zu.He agrees to no such nonsense.
Genitiv	Der Wert des totalen Unsinns ist null.The value of the total nonsense is zero.	Die Quelle eines eines großen Unsinns ist unbekannt.The source of a great nonsense is unknown.	Die Wirkung keines keines solchen Unsinns ist gut.The effect of no such nonsense is good.
Nominativ	Die totalen Unsinn sind klar.The total nonsense is clear.	Viele große Unsinn kommen vor.Many great nonsense occur.	Keine solchen Unsinn sind erlaubt.No such nonsense is allowed.
Akkusativ	Ich höre den totalen Unsinn.I hear the total nonsense.	Er redet einen großen Unsinn.He talks a great nonsense.	Wir machen keinen solchen Unsinn.We make no such nonsense.
Dativ	Ich glaube dem totalen Unsinn nicht.I don't believe the total nonsense.	Sie lacht über einem großen Unsinn.She laughs about a great nonsense.	Er stimmt keinem solchen Unsinn zu.He agrees to no such nonsense.
Genitiv	Der Wert des totalen Unsinns ist null.The value of the total nonsense is zero.	Die Quelle eines eines großen Unsinns ist unbekannt.The source of a great nonsense is unknown.	Die Wirkung keines keines solchen Unsinns ist gut.The effect of no such nonsense is good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Unsinn?

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

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

What does der Unsinn mean in English?

The German word der Unsinn translates to “nonsense” in English.

How do you decline der Unsinn?

Like all German nouns, Unsinn changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Unsinn
Akkusativ: den Unsinn
Dativ: dem Unsinn
Genitiv: des Unsinns

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.