Why does the noun Vorwurf 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 Vorwurf

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Vorwurfein Vorwurfkein Vorwurf
Akkusativden Vorwurfeinen Vorwurfkeinen Vorwurf
Dativdem Vorwurfeinem Vorwurfkeinem Vorwurf
Genitivdes Vorwurfseines Vorwurfskeines Vorwurfs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Vorwurf in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der schwere Vorwurf ist falsch.The serious accusation is false.
Ein schwerer Vorwurf ist möglich.A serious accusation is possible.
Kein schwerer Vorwurf ist wahr.No serious accusation is true.
Akkusativ
Ich höre den schweren Vorwurf.I hear the serious accusation.
Er macht einen schweren Vorwurf.He makes a serious accusation.
Ich mache keinen schweren Vorwurf.I make no serious accusation.
Dativ
Ich begegne dem schweren Vorwurf mit Ruhe.I face the serious accusation with calm.
Er begegnet einem schweren Vorwurf mit Ruhe.He faces a serious accusation with calm.
Ich begegne keinem schweren Vorwurf.I face no serious accusation.
Genitiv
Die Schwere des schweren Vorwurfs ist klar.The gravity of the serious accusation is clear.
Die Schwere eines schweren Vorwurfs ist klar.The gravity of a serious accusation is clear.
Die Schwere keines schweren Vorwurfs ist bekannt.The gravity of no serious accusation 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 Vorwurf?

It is der Vorwurf. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Vorwurf is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What CEFR level is the word Vorwurf?

The German noun Vorwurf is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Vorwurf?

The plural form of der Vorwurf is die Vorwürfe. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Vorwurf mean in English?

The German word der Vorwurf translates to “reproach, accusation” in English.

How do you decline der Vorwurf?

Like all German nouns, Vorwurf changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Vorwurf
  • Akkusativ: den Vorwurf
  • Dativ: dem Vorwurf
  • Genitiv: des Vorwurfs

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.