Why does the noun Wellness have the article die?

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 Wellness

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Wellnesseine Wellnesskeine Wellness
Akkusativdie Wellnesseine Wellnesskeine Wellness
Dativder Wellnesseiner Wellnesskeiner Wellness
Genitivder Wellnesseiner Wellnesskeiner Wellness

Examples in context

Real sentences using Wellness in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die totale Wellness ist mein Ziel.The total wellness is my goal.
Eine gute Wellness tut gut.Good wellness feels good.
Keine Wellness ist hier möglich.No wellness is possible here.
Akkusativ
Ich suche die perfekte Wellness.I am looking for the perfect wellness.
Er braucht eine kleine Wellness-Pause.He needs a small wellness break.
Sie findet keine Wellness hier.She finds no wellness here.
Dativ
Ich widme mich der Wellness.I dedicate myself to wellness.
Er arbeitet an einer besseren Wellness.He works on better wellness.
Mit keiner Wellness ist er glücklich.He is happy with no wellness.
Genitiv
Der Preis der Wellness ist hoch.The price of wellness is high.
Der Beginn einer neuen Wellness-Ära.The beginning of a new wellness era.
Die Wirkung keiner Wellness ist null.The effect of no wellness is zero.

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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 Wellness?

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

What CEFR level is the word Wellness?

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

What is the plural of die Wellness?

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

What does die Wellness mean in English?

The German word die Wellness translates to “wellness” in English.

How do you decline die Wellness?

Like all German nouns, Wellness changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Wellness
  • Akkusativ: die Wellness
  • Dativ: der Wellness
  • Genitiv: der Wellness

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.