Singular
der
Widerstand
resistance, opposition
Plural: die Widerstände
Why does the noun Widerstand 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 Widerstand
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Widerstand | ein Widerstand | kein Widerstand |
| Akkusativ | den Widerstand | einen Widerstand | keinen Widerstand |
| Dativ | dem Widerstand | einem Widerstand | keinem Widerstand |
| Genitiv | des Widerstands | eines Widerstands | keines Widerstands |
| Nominativ | die Widerstände | Widerstände | keine Widerstände |
| Akkusativ | die Widerstände | Widerstände | keine Widerstände |
| Dativ | den Widerständen | Widerständen | keinen Widerständen |
| Genitiv | der Widerstände | Widerstände | keiner Widerstände |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Widerstand in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der starke Widerstand ist spürbar.The strong resistance is noticeable. | Ein kleiner Widerstand bleibt oft.A small resistance often remains. | Kein großer Widerstand ist hier.No big resistance is here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir brechen den alten Widerstand jetzt.We are breaking the old resistance now. | Er leistet einen passiven Widerstand oft.He often offers a passive resistance. | Sie hat keinen offenen Widerstand gezeigt.She showed no open resistance. |
| Dativ | Er begegnet dem starken Widerstand mutig.He bravely faces the strong resistance. | Sie steht einem passiven Widerstand gegenüber.She faces a passive resistance. | Ich rechne mit keinem großen Widerstand.I don't count on any big resistance. |
| Genitiv | Die Kraft des starken Widerstands ist groß.The strength of the strong resistance is great. | Der Sinn eines passiven Widerstands ist klar.The meaning of a passive resistance is clear. | Die Folge keines offenen Widerstands ist bekannt.The consequence of no open resistance is known. |
| Nominativ | Die politischen Widerstände sind groß.The political resistances are big. | Neue Widerstände entstehen manchmal.New resistances sometimes arise. | Keine starken Widerstände existieren mehr.No strong resistances exist anymore. |
| Akkusativ | Sie überwinden die großen Widerstände bald.They will overcome the big resistances soon. | Ich sehe neue Widerstände kommen.I see new resistances coming. | Wir spüren keine starken Widerstände mehr.We feel no strong resistances anymore. |
| Dativ | Er trotzt den politischen Widerständen oft.He often defies the political resistances. | Wir begegnen neuen Widerständen selten.We rarely encounter new resistances. | Sie gibt keinen starken Widerständen nach.She gives in to no strong resistances. |
| Genitiv | Die Ursache der politischen Widerstände ist komplex.The cause of the political resistances is complex. | Der Zweck neuer Widerstände ist wichtig.The purpose of new resistances is important. | Die Wirkung keiner starken Widerstände ist klar.The effect of no strong resistances 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 Widerstand?
It is der Widerstand. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Widerstand 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 Widerstand?
The German noun Widerstand is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Widerstand?
The plural form of der Widerstand is die Widerstände. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Widerstand mean in English?
The German word der Widerstand translates to “resistance, opposition” in English.
How do you decline der Widerstand?
Like all German nouns, Widerstand changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Widerstand
- Akkusativ: den Widerstand
- Dativ: dem Widerstand
- Genitiv: des Widerstands
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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