Why does the noun Versagen 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 Versagen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Versagen | ein Versagen | kein Versagen |
| Akkusativ | das Versagen | ein Versagen | kein Versagen |
| Dativ | dem Versagen | einem Versagen | keinem Versagen |
| Genitiv | des Versagen | eines Versagen | keines Versagen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Versagen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Versagen ist schlimm.The great failure is bad. | Ein kleines Versagen ist möglich.A small failure is possible. | Kein totales Versagen ist akzeptabel.No total failure is acceptable. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das große Versagen.I see the great failure. | Er erlebt ein unerwartetes Versagen.He experiences an unexpected failure. | Wir wollen kein technisches Versagen.We want no technical failure. |
| Dativ | Er hilft bei dem technischen Versagen.He helps with the technical failure. | Sie spricht von einem kleinen Versagen.She speaks of a small failure. | Ich bin mit keinem totalen Versagen zufrieden.I am satisfied with no total failure. |
| Genitiv | Die Ursache des großen Versagen ist klar.The cause of the great failure is clear. | Die Folge eines eines unerwarteten Versagen ist groß.The consequence of an unexpected failure is great. | Der Grund keines keines technischen Versagen ist bekannt.The reason for no technical failure 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 Versagen?
It is das Versagen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Versagen 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 Versagen?
The noun Versagen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Versagen mean in English?
The German word das Versagen translates to “failure” in English.
How do you decline das Versagen?
Like all German nouns, Versagen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Versagen
- Akkusativ: das Versagen
- Dativ: dem Versagen
- Genitiv: des Versagen
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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