Zorn

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

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

Q: What is the plural of der Zorn?

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

Q: What does der Zorn mean in English?

The German word der Zorn translates to “wrath” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Zorn?

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

wrath

Plural: die Zorn

Mixed

Why does the noun Zorn 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 Zorn

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Zorn in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der große Zorn ist spürbar.The great anger is palpable.	Ein starker Zorn kommt auf.A strong anger arises.	Kein echter Zorn ist dabei.No real anger is present.
Akkusativ	Ich spüre den tiefen Zorn.I feel the deep anger.	Er zeigt einen kleinen Zorn.He shows a small anger.	Sie hat keinen guten Zorn.She has no good anger.
Dativ	Mit dem starken Zorn lebe ich.I live with the strong anger.	Er begegnet einem wilden Zorn.He encounters a wild anger.	Ich helfe keinem starken Zorn.I don't help any strong anger.
Genitiv	Die Ursache des großen Zorns ist klar.The cause of the great anger is clear.	Die Wirkung eines starken Zorns ist spürbar.The effect of a strong anger is palpable.	Die Folge keines echten Zorns ist Frieden.The consequence of no real anger is peace.
Nominativ	Die alten Zorn sind vergessen.The old angers are forgotten.	Neue Zorn entstehen oft.New angers often arise.	Keine großen Zorn stören uns.No great angers disturb us.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen die alten Zorn.We see the old angers.	Manchmal spürt man neue Zorn.Sometimes one feels new angers.	Ich habe keine großen Zorn.I have no great angers.
Dativ	Ich begegne den alten Zorn.I encounter the old angers.	Mit neuen Zorn muss man leben.One must live with new angers.	Ich gebe keinen großen Zorn Raum.I give no great angers space.
Genitiv	Die Gründe der alten Zorn sind bekannt.The reasons for the old angers are known.	Die Folgen neuer Zorn sind oft schlimm.The consequences of new angers are often bad.	Die Wirkung keiner großen Zorn ist gut.The effect of no great angers is good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Zorn?

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

What is the plural of der Zorn?

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

What does der Zorn mean in English?

The German word der Zorn translates to “wrath” in English.

How do you decline der Zorn?

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

Nominativ: der Zorn
Akkusativ: den Zorn
Dativ: dem Zorn
Genitiv: des Zorn

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.