Why does the noun Vertrauen have the article das?
Nominalized infinitives (verbs used as nouns) are always neuter.
Examples
das Essen (eating/food), das Trinken (drinking), das Lesen (reading), das Schreiben (writing), das Leben (life), das Schwimmen (swimming)
Exceptions
No exceptions when truly nominalized
Declension table for German noun Vertrauen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Vertrauen | ein Vertrauen | kein Vertrauen |
| Akkusativ | das Vertrauen | ein Vertrauen | kein Vertrauen |
| Dativ | dem Vertrauen | einem Vertrauen | keinem Vertrauen |
| Genitiv | des Vertrauens | eines Vertrauens | keines Vertrauens |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Vertrauen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Vertrauen ist wichtig.The great trust is important. | Ein großes Vertrauen ist nötig.A great trust is necessary. | Kein großes Vertrauen ist da.No great trust is there. |
| Akkusativ | Ich habe das große Vertrauen.I have the great trust. | Wir brauchen ein großes Vertrauen.We need a great trust. | Ich habe kein großes Vertrauen.I have no great trust. |
| Dativ | Man begegnet dem großen Vertrauen vorsichtig.One approaches the great trust carefully. | Man begegnet einem großen Vertrauen vorsichtig.One approaches a great trust carefully. | Man begegnet keinem großen Vertrauen.One approaches no great trust. |
| Genitiv | Die Basis des großen Vertrauens ist stark.The basis of the great trust is strong. | Die Basis eines großen Vertrauens ist stark.The basis of a great trust is strong. | Die Basis keines großen Vertrauens ist bekannt.The basis of no great trust 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 Vertrauen?
It is das Vertrauen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Vertrauen is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Vertrauen?
The German noun Vertrauen is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Vertrauen?
The noun Vertrauen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Vertrauen mean in English?
The German word das Vertrauen translates to “trust, faith” in English.
How do you decline das Vertrauen?
Like all German nouns, Vertrauen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Vertrauen
- Akkusativ: das Vertrauen
- Dativ: dem Vertrauen
- Genitiv: des Vertrauens
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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