Why does the noun Widerspruch 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 Widerspruch

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Widerspruchein Widerspruchkein Widerspruch
Akkusativden Widersprucheinen Widerspruchkeinen Widerspruch
Dativdem Widersprucheinem Widerspruchkeinem Widerspruch
Genitivdes Widerspruchseines Widerspruchskeines Widerspruchs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Widerspruch in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der klare Widerspruch ist deutlich.The clear contradiction is obvious.
Ein kleiner Widerspruch stört.A small contradiction disturbs.
Kein großer Widerspruch existiert.No big contradiction exists.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den klaren Widerspruch.I see the clear contradiction.
Er findet einen kleinen Widerspruch.He finds a small contradiction.
Sie duldet keinen großen Widerspruch.She tolerates no big contradiction.
Dativ
Ich stimme dem klaren Widerspruch nicht zu.I do not agree with the clear contradiction.
Er begegnet einem kleinen Widerspruch.He encounters a small contradiction.
Sie gibt keinem großen Widerspruch Raum.She gives no big contradiction space.
Genitiv
Die Ursache des klaren Widerspruchs ist unklar.The cause of the clear contradiction is unclear.
Die Natur eines kleinen Widerspruchs ist harmlos.The nature of a small contradiction is harmless.
Die Lösung keines großen Widerspruchs ist einfach.The solution of no big contradiction is simple.

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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 Widerspruch?

It is der Widerspruch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Widerspruch 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 Widerspruch?

The German noun Widerspruch is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Widerspruch?

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

What does der Widerspruch mean in English?

The German word der Widerspruch translates to “contradiction, dissent” in English.

How do you decline der Widerspruch?

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

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.