Singular

das

Weinen

Q: Is it der, die, or das Weinen?

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

Q: What is the plural of das Weinen?

The noun Weinen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does das Weinen mean in English?

The German word das Weinen translates to “crying” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Weinen?

Like all German nouns, Weinen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Weinen Akkusativ: das Weinen Dativ: dem Weinen Genitiv: des Weinens 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.

crying

Plural: die Weinen

Strong

Why does the noun Weinen 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

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Declension table for German noun Weinen

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Weinen	ein Weinen	kein Weinen
Akkusativ	das Weinen	ein Weinen	kein Weinen
Dativ	dem Weinen	einem Weinen	keinem Weinen
Genitiv	des Weinens	eines Weinens	keines Weinens
Nominativ	die Weinen	Weinen	keine Weinen
Akkusativ	die Weinen	Weinen	keine Weinen
Dativ	den Weinen	Weinen	keinen Weinen
Genitiv	der Weinen	Weinen	keiner Weinen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Weinen in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das leise Weinen war traurig.The quiet crying was sad.	Ein kurzes Weinen hilft manchmal.A short crying sometimes helps.	Kein lautes Weinen ist hier erlaubt.No loud crying is allowed here.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe das traurige Weinen.I see the sad crying.	Er braucht ein langes Weinen.He needs a long crying.	Sie will kein starkes Weinen.She doesn't want a strong crying.
Dativ	Mit dem leisen Weinen bin ich einverstanden.I agree with the quiet crying.	Er hilft einem kurzen Weinen.He helps with a short crying.	Mit keinem lauten Weinen geht es.It works with no loud crying.
Genitiv	Der Grund des traurigen Weinens ist unklar.The reason for the sad crying is unclear.	Die Bedeutung eines langen Weinens ist groß.The meaning of a long crying is great.	Der Wert keines starken Weinens ist gering.The value of no strong crying is low.
Nominativ	Die vielen Weinen waren verwirrend.The many cryings were confusing.	Bittere Weinen sind selten.Bitter cryings are rare.	Keine plötzlichen Weinen sind nötig.No sudden cryings are necessary.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen die vielen Weinen oft.We often see the many cryings.	Ich mag ehrliche Weinen nicht.I don't like honest cryings.	Er hat keine falschen Weinen.He has no false cryings.
Dativ	Mit den vielen Weinen bin ich zufrieden.I am satisfied with the many cryings.	Ich spreche über bitteren Weinen.I talk about bitter cryings.	Mit keinen plötzlichen Weinen geht es.It works with no sudden cryings.
Genitiv	Die Ursache der vielen Weinen ist bekannt.The cause of the many cryings is known.	Die Wirkung ehrlicher Weinen ist klar.The effect of honest cryings is clear.	Die Folgen keiner falschen Weinen sind schlimm.The consequences of no false cryings are bad.

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Is it der, die, or das Weinen?

It is das Weinen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Weinen 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 Weinen?

The noun Weinen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Weinen mean in English?

The German word das Weinen translates to “crying” in English.

How do you decline das Weinen?

Like all German nouns, Weinen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Weinen
Akkusativ: das Weinen
Dativ: dem Weinen
Genitiv: des Weinens

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.