Why does the noun Verdacht 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 Verdacht

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Verdachtein Verdachtkein Verdacht
Akkusativden Verdachteinen Verdachtkeinen Verdacht
Dativdem Verdachteinem Verdachtkeinem Verdacht
Genitivdes Verdachtseines Verdachtskeines Verdachts

Examples in context

Real sentences using Verdacht in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Verdacht ist stark.The new suspicion is strong.
Ein kleiner Verdacht bleibt immer.A small suspicion always remains.
Kein guter Verdacht hilft uns.No good suspicion helps us.
Akkusativ
Er hat den alten Verdacht bestätigt.He confirmed the old suspicion.
Wir haben einen neuen Verdacht jetzt.We have a new suspicion now.
Sie hat keinen klaren Verdacht gehabt.She had no clear suspicion.
Dativ
Er folgt dem alten Verdacht nicht.He doesn't follow the old suspicion.
Sie glaubt einem neuen Verdacht kaum.She hardly believes a new suspicion.
Ich vertraue keinem starken Verdacht.I trust no strong suspicion.
Genitiv
Die Stärke des neuen Verdachts ist klar.The strength of the new suspicion is clear.
Der Grund eines alten Verdachts fehlt.The reason for an old suspicion is missing.
Die Natur keines starken Verdachts ist bekannt.The nature of no strong suspicion is known.

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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 Verdacht?

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

The German noun Verdacht is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Verdacht?

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

What does der Verdacht mean in English?

The German word der Verdacht translates to “suspicion” in English.

How do you decline der Verdacht?

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

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.