Why does the noun Warten 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 Warten
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Warten | ein Warten | kein Warten |
| Akkusativ | das Warten | ein Warten | kein Warten |
| Dativ | dem Warten | einem Warten | keinem Warten |
| Genitiv | des Wartens | eines Wartens | keines Wartens |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Warten in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das lange Warten ist schwer.The long waiting is difficult. | Ein neues Warten beginnt jetzt.A new waiting begins now. | Kein kurzes Warten ist angenehm.No short waiting is pleasant. |
| Akkusativ | Ich hasse das ewige Warten.I hate the eternal waiting. | Wir erleben ein kurzes Warten.We are experiencing a short waiting. | Ich will kein unnötiges Warten.I don't want any unnecessary waiting. |
| Dativ | Bei dem langen Warten schlief er ein.During the long waiting, he fell asleep. | Nach einem kurzen Warten kam sie.After a short waiting, she came. | Er hat keinem langen Warten zugestimmt.He didn't agree to any long waiting. |
| Genitiv | Das Ende des langen Wartens ist nah.The end of the long waiting is near. | Der Beginn eines eines neuen Wartens ist schwer.The beginning of a new waiting is difficult. | Der Sinn keines keines kurzen Wartens ist klar.The meaning of no short waiting 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 Warten?
It is das Warten. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Warten 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 Warten?
The noun Warten is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Warten mean in English?
The German word das Warten translates to “waiting, maintenance” in English.
How do you decline das Warten?
Like all German nouns, Warten changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Warten
- Akkusativ: das Warten
- Dativ: dem Warten
- Genitiv: des Wartens
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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