Singular
der
Wegfall
elimination, discontinuation
Plural: die –
Why does the noun Wegfall 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 Wegfall
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Wegfall | ein Wegfall | kein Wegfall |
| Akkusativ | den Wegfall | einen Wegfall | keinen Wegfall |
| Dativ | dem Wegfall | einem Wegfall | keinem Wegfall |
| Genitiv | des Wegfalls | eines Wegfalls | keines Wegfalls |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Wegfall in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der plötzliche Wegfall ist ein Problem.The sudden elimination is a problem. | Ein kompletter Wegfall schafft neue Regeln.A complete elimination creates new rules. | Kein schneller Wegfall ist geplant.No quick elimination is planned. |
| Akkusativ | Wir bemerken den plötzlichen Wegfall.We notice the sudden elimination. | Ich sehe einen kompletten Wegfall von Regeln.I see a complete elimination of rules. | Wir wollen keinen schnellen Wegfall.We don't want a quick elimination. |
| Dativ | Wir sprechen über dem plötzlichen Wegfall.We are talking about the sudden elimination. | Ich denke an einem kompletten Wegfall.I am thinking of a complete elimination. | Ich stimme keinem schnellen Wegfall zu.I don't agree to any quick elimination. |
| Genitiv | Die Folgen des plötzlichen Wegfalls sind groß.The consequences of the sudden elimination are great. | Die Ursache eines eines kompletten Wegfalls ist unklar.The cause of a complete elimination is unclear. | Die Wirkung keines keines schnellen Wegfalls ist bekannt.The effect of no quick elimination 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 Wegfall?
It is der Wegfall. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Wegfall 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 Wegfall?
The plural form of der Wegfall is die –. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Wegfall mean in English?
The German word der Wegfall translates to “elimination, discontinuation” in English.
How do you decline der Wegfall?
Like all German nouns, Wegfall changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Wegfall
- Akkusativ: den Wegfall
- Dativ: dem Wegfall
- Genitiv: des Wegfalls
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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