Why does the noun Wut 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 Wut
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Wut | eine Wut | keine Wut |
| Akkusativ | die Wut | eine Wut | keine Wut |
| Dativ | der Wut | einer Wut | keiner Wut |
| Genitiv | der Wut | einer Wut | keiner Wut |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Wut in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die große Wut ist gefährlich.The great anger is dangerous. | Eine plötzliche Wut kann schaden.A sudden anger can harm. | Keine blinde Wut ist gut.No blind anger is good. |
| Akkusativ | Er spürt die tiefe Wut in sich.He feels the deep anger within him. | Ich habe eine große Wut gesehen.I saw a great anger. | Sie zeigt keine offene Wut nicht.She doesn't show any open anger. |
| Dativ | Er kämpft mit der eigenen Wut.He fights with his own anger. | Mit einer großen Wut ist er blind.With great anger, he is blind. | Er reagiert nicht mit keiner sichtbaren Wut.He doesn't react with any visible anger. |
| Genitiv | Die Ursache der großen Wut ist klar.The cause of the great anger is clear. | Die Folgen einer plötzlichen Wut sind schlimm.The consequences of a sudden anger are bad. | Die Kontrolle keiner blinden Wut fehlt.The control of no blind anger is missing. |
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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 Wut?
It is die Wut. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Wut 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 Wut?
The German noun Wut is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Wut?
The noun Wut is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Wut mean in English?
The German word die Wut translates to “rage, fury” in English.
How do you decline die Wut?
Like all German nouns, Wut changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Wut
- Akkusativ: die Wut
- Dativ: der Wut
- Genitiv: der Wut
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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