From fairy tales to horror films, from bedtime fears to Halloween costumes — the word monster is everywhere. Knowing how to say monster in German helps you describe fiction, fear, fun, and exaggerated emotions in everyday life.
The word is das Monster. It’s neuter, and the plural is also die Monster. Not sure how to remember das? My gender video lesson can help you make sense of these articles quickly.
Monster is one of the 1000 most frequently used nouns in German. Though often playful, it can also describe things that feel threatening, strange, or overwhelming — even in non-fictional contexts.
All four cases at a glance:
Nominative:
Das Monster hat drei Augen.
The monster has three eyes.
Accusative:
Ich sehe das Monster im Fenster!
I see the monster in the window!
Dative:
Wir helfen dem Monster beim Tanzen.
We’re helping the monster dance.
Genitive:
Die Stimme des Monsters war tief.
The monster’s voice was deep.
Typical contexts and phrases:
ein gruseliges Monster – a creepy monster
ein riesiges Monster – a huge monster
Monster unter dem Bett – monster under the bed
Filmmonster – movie monster
innere Monster – inner demons or struggles
ein Monsterprojekt – an overwhelming project
Verbs: sehen (see), fürchten (fear), erfinden (invent), bekämpfen (fight), erschrecken (scare)
Adjectives: gruselig (creepy), furchterregend (terrifying), süß (cute), ungewöhnlich (unusual), laut, groß
Even in serious contexts, Monster is used metaphorically — to describe people, emotions, or tasks that feel overwhelming or threatening.
Beginner dialogue using Monster:
A: Glaubst du an Monster?
B: Nur die in Filmen.
A: Do you believe in monsters?
B: Only the ones in movies.
Now it’s your turn. Think of your answer and say it aloud using Monster.
“Welches Monster aus einem Film oder Spiel findest du am spannendsten — und warum?”
Which monster from a film or game do you find the most fascinating — and why?
Speak it out loud and include Monster in your answer. The more personal the sentence, the better it will stick.
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Now you know how to say monster in German — and how das Monster lets you talk about fear, fiction, and feeling overwhelmed in vivid, expressive German.
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