Why does the noun Verrat 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 Verrat
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Verrat | ein Verrat | kein Verrat |
| Akkusativ | den Verrat | einen Verrat | keinen Verrat |
| Dativ | dem Verrat | einem Verrat | keinem Verrat |
| Genitiv | des Verrats | eines Verrats | keines Verrats |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Verrat in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der heimliche Verrat schmerzt sehr.The secret betrayal hurts a lot. | Ein großer Verrat erschüttert uns.A great betrayal shakes us. | Kein kleiner Verrat ist verzeihlich.No small betrayal is forgivable. |
| Akkusativ | Sie deckt den schrecklichen Verrat auf.She uncovers the terrible betrayal. | Er plant einen großen Verrat.He plans a great betrayal. | Ich vergesse keinen kleinen Verrat.I forget no small betrayal. |
| Dativ | Nach dem bitteren Verrat ist alles anders.After the bitter betrayal, everything is different. | Er leidet unter einem großen Verrat.He suffers from a great betrayal. | Sie vergibt keinem kleinen Verrat.She forgives no small betrayal. |
| Genitiv | Die Folgen des bitteren Verrats sind schlimm.The consequences of the bitter betrayal are bad. | Die Geschichte eines großen Verrats ist bekannt.The story of a great betrayal is known. | Die Ursache keines kleinen Verrats ist klar.The cause of no small betrayal is clear. |
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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 Verrat?
It is der Verrat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Verrat 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 Verrat?
The noun Verrat is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Verrat mean in English?
The German word der Verrat translates to “betrayal, treason” in English.
How do you decline der Verrat?
Like all German nouns, Verrat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Verrat
- Akkusativ: den Verrat
- Dativ: dem Verrat
- Genitiv: des Verrats
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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