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🥳 What exactly is "der Jubel"?
Der Jubel describes a state or expression of great, exuberant joy, enthusiasm, or triumph. It's often loud and public, like cheering after a victory or expressing delight over good news. It is a masculine noun.
Imagine your favorite team scores the winning goal – the loud outburst from the fans, that's der Jubel!
Article rules for der, die, and das
-el → mostly masculine.
1. Caution: many exceptions. 2. there are many -el words, we don't list them all.
🧐 Grammar in Detail: Der Jubel
The noun "Jubel" is masculine. Here is the declension in the singular:
| Case | Article | Noun | English Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der | Jubel | The cheering |
| Genitive | des | Jubels | Of the cheering |
| Dative | dem | Jubel | To/for the cheering |
| Accusative | den | Jubel | The cheering (direct object) |
⚠️ Plural: "Jubel" is normally not used in the plural. It describes a general feeling or state of joy. In very rare, rather poetic contexts, one might theoretically encounter "die Jubel" (meaning individual shouts or bursts of joy), but this is extremely uncommon.
Example Sentences:
- Nach dem Konzert brach lauter Jubel aus. (Loud cheering broke out after the concert.)
- Der Jubel der Fans war ohrenbetäubend. (The fans' cheering was deafening.)
- Man konnte den Jubel bis auf die Straße hören. (You could hear the cheering all the way to the street.)
- Mit großem Jubel wurde die Siegerin empfangen. (The winner was received with great rejoicing.)
🗣️ When and how to use "Jubel"?
"Jubel" is used to describe a strong, often audible and visible expression of joy or triumph. Typical contexts include:
- ⚽ Sporting events: The Jubel of the fans after a goal or victory.
- 🎉 Celebrations and festivities: Jubel at an award ceremony, a wedding, or a special event.
- 📰 Good news: Jubel over positive news or success.
- 🎭 Performances: The audience's Jubel after a successful performance.
Difference from "Freude": While "Freude" describes a general feeling of happiness (which can also be quiet), "Jubel" is more specific and refers to the expression of this joy, often loudly and enthusiastically.
You can say someone "in Jubel ausbrechen" (to burst into cheers) or talk about "Jubelrufe" (shouts of joy).
🧠 Mnemonics for "der Jubel"
For the article (der): Think of a masculine fan who is the leader (**der** leader) of the **Jubel** (cheering section).
For the meaning: Imagine someone shouting "**Ju**bilee!" with **bel**ls ringing – that's pure **Jubel**!
↔️ Opposites and Similar Words: Jubel
Synonyms (Similar Meaning):
- Die Begeisterung: Enthusiasm, excitement (can be quieter).
- Das Frohlocken: Rejoicing, exultation (often more internal or elevated).
- Der Triumphgesang / Das Triumphgeschrei: Song/shout of triumph.
- Der Beifall: Applause, acclaim (more for performance/approval).
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning):
- Die Trauer: Mourning, sadness, grief.
- Die Niedergeschlagenheit: Dejection, despondency.
- Die Enttäuschung: Disappointment.
- Das Schweigen: Silence (can indicate disappointment or indifference).
🚨 Similar Sounding Words:
- Das Juwel: A jewel (completely different meaning!).
😂 A Little Joke
Warum hat der Fußball nach dem Tor gejubelt?
Weil er total aus dem Häuschen war und endlich mal im Netz gelandet ist!
Translation: Why did the football cheer after the goal?
Because it was totally beside itself (lit: out of the little house) and finally landed in the net! (Play on words: 'Netz' means 'net' and is part of 'Internet', 'aus dem Häuschen sein' means 'to be thrilled/ecstatic').
✍️ Jubel in Verse
Ein Tor! Ein Sieg! Die Menge tobt,
Ein Ruf, der durch das Stadion lobt.
Der Jubel steigt, kennt keine Grenzen,
Lässt Herzen höherschlagen, tanzen.
Ein reines Glück, laut und befreit,
In diesem Moment, für alle Zeit.
Translation:
A goal! A win! The crowd goes wild,
A shout that praises through the stadium styled.
The cheering rises, knows no bounds,
Makes hearts beat faster, leaps and sounds.
Pure happiness, loud and set free,
In this moment, for eternity.
❓ Riddle Time
Ich bin laut und voller Glück,
Komme nach dem Meisterstück.
Bin die Antwort auf den Sieg,
Wenn Freude über Kummer wiegt.
Man hört mich oft im Stadionrund,
Tu laute Begeisterung kund.
Was bin ich? (Lösung: Der Jubel)
Translation:
I am loud and full of glee,
I come after the masterpiece.
I'm the answer to the win,
When joy outweighs where sorrow's been.
You often hear me in the stadium's sound,
Making loud enthusiasm known all around.
What am I?
(Answer: Der Jubel / Cheering, rejoicing)
🧩 More about Jubel
Word Family:
- jubeln (verb): To cheer, rejoice. (Die Fans jubelten. - The fans cheered.)
- jubelnd (adjective/participle): Cheering, jubilant. (Die jubelnde Menge. - The cheering crowd.)
Compound Words:
- Der Jubelruf: A shout of joy.
- Der Jubelschrei: A cry/scream of jubilation.
- Der Jubelsturm: An uproar/storm of cheers (very loud and sustained).
- Die Jubelfeier: A celebration involving jubilation.
Origin: The word comes from the Latin "iubilare," meaning "to shout for joy, to exult."
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Jubel?
The word "Jubel" is a masculine noun. The correct article is der. So, it's der Jubel.