Why does the noun Vergessen 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 Vergessen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Vergessen | ein Vergessen | kein Vergessen |
| Akkusativ | das Vergessen | ein Vergessen | kein Vergessen |
| Dativ | dem Vergessen | einem Vergessen | keinem Vergessen |
| Genitiv | des Vergessens | eines Vergessens | keines Vergessens |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Vergessen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das schnelle Vergessen ist traurig.The quick forgetting is sad. | Ein tiefes Vergessen kann heilen.A deep forgetting can heal. | Kein völliges Vergessen ist möglich.No complete forgetting is possible. |
| Akkusativ | Er fürchtet das totale Vergessen.He fears total oblivion. | Ich suche ein tiefes Vergessen.I seek a deep forgetting. | Sie kennt kein völliges Vergessen.She knows no complete forgetting. |
| Dativ | Dem ewigen Vergessen entgeht niemand.No one escapes eternal oblivion. | Er widmet sich einem tiefen Vergessen.He dedicates himself to a deep forgetting. | Sie entkommt keinem schnellen Vergessen.She escapes no quick forgetting. |
| Genitiv | Die Angst des ewigen Vergessens ist groß.The fear of eternal oblivion is great. | Die Macht eines tiefen Vergessens ist stark.The power of a deep forgetting is strong. | Die Spuren keines völligen Vergessens bleiben.The traces of no complete forgetting remain. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Vergessen?
It is das Vergessen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Vergessen 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 Vergessen?
The noun Vergessen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Vergessen mean in English?
The German word das Vergessen translates to “forgetting, oblivion” in English.
How do you decline das Vergessen?
Like all German nouns, Vergessen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Vergessen
- Akkusativ: das Vergessen
- Dativ: dem Vergessen
- Genitiv: des Vergessens
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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