Why does the noun Verstand 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 Verstand
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Verstand | ein Verstand | kein Verstand |
| Akkusativ | den Verstand | einen Verstand | keinen Verstand |
| Dativ | dem Verstand | einem Verstand | keinem Verstand |
| Genitiv | des Verstandes | eines Verstandes | keines Verstandes |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Verstand in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der klare Verstand hilft immer.The clear mind always helps. | Ein guter Verstand ist wichtig.A good mind is important. | Kein gesunder Verstand akzeptiert das.No sound mind accepts that. |
| Akkusativ | Er verliert den klaren Verstand.He loses his clear mind. | Ich brauche einen kühlen Verstand.I need a cool head. | Sie hat keinen guten Verstand.She has no good mind. |
| Dativ | Mit dem gesunden Verstand löst man Probleme.With a sound mind, one solves problems. | Er spricht mit einem klaren Verstand.He speaks with a clear mind. | Sie vertraut keinem schwachen Verstand.She trusts no weak mind. |
| Genitiv | Die Kraft des menschlichen Verstandes ist groß.The power of the human mind is great. | Die Logik eines klaren Verstandes überzeugt.The logic of a clear mind convinces. | Die Grenzen keines schwachen Verstandes sind klar.The limits of no weak mind are 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 Verstand?
It is der Verstand. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Verstand 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 Verstand?
The noun Verstand is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Verstand mean in English?
The German word der Verstand translates to “mind, reason” in English.
How do you decline der Verstand?
Like all German nouns, Verstand changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Verstand
- Akkusativ: den Verstand
- Dativ: dem Verstand
- Genitiv: des Verstandes
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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