Singular

das

Boxen

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

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

Q: What is the plural of das Boxen?

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

Q: What does das Boxen mean in English?

The German word das Boxen translates to “boxing” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Boxen?

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

boxing

Plural: die Boxen

Strong

Why does the noun Boxen have the article das?

Nominalized infinitives (verbs used as nouns) are always neuter.

Examples

das Essen (eating/food), das Trinken (drinking), das Lesen (reading), das Schreiben (writing), das Leben (life), das Schwimmen (swimming)

Exceptions

No exceptions when truly nominalized

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Declension table for German noun Boxen

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Boxen in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Boxen ist spannend.The new boxing is exciting.	Ein neues Boxen ist mein Hobby.A new boxing is my hobby.	Kein neues Boxen ist einfach.No new boxing is easy.
Akkusativ	Ich mag das neue Boxen sehr.I like the new boxing very much.	Er spielt gern ein neues Boxen.He likes to do a new boxing.	Wir sehen kein neues Boxen.We don't see any new boxing.
Dativ	Ich widme mich dem neuen Boxen.I dedicate myself to the new boxing.	Ich gebe einem neuen Boxen eine Chance.I give a new boxing a chance.	Mit keinem neuen Boxen bin ich zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any new boxing.
Genitiv	Das ist der Beginn des neuen Boxens.That is the beginning of the new boxing.	Das ist der Beginn eines eines neuen Boxens.That is the beginning of a new boxing.	Das ist der Beginn keines keines neuen Boxens.That is the beginning of no new boxing.
Nominativ	Die neuen Boxen sind beliebt.The new boxing matches are popular.	Neue Boxen sind interessant.New boxing matches are interesting.	Keine neuen Boxen sind langweilig.No new boxing matches are boring.
Akkusativ	Sie mögen die neuen Boxen nicht.They don't like the new boxing matches.	Ich sehe neue Boxen oft.I often see new boxing matches.	Wir haben keine neuen Boxen.We don't have any new boxing matches.
Dativ	Ich bin mit den neuen Boxenn zufrieden.I am satisfied with the new boxing matches.	Ich bin mit neuen Boxenn zufrieden.I am satisfied with new boxing matches.	Ich bin mit keinen neuen Boxenn zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any new boxing matches.
Genitiv	Die Regeln der neuen Boxen sind klar.The rules of the new boxing matches are clear.	Die Regeln neuer Boxen sind einfach.The rules of new boxing matches are simple.	Die Regeln keiner neuen Boxen sind bekannt.The rules of no new boxing matches are known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Boxen?

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

What is the plural of das Boxen?

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

What does das Boxen mean in English?

The German word das Boxen translates to “boxing” in English.

How do you decline das Boxen?

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

Nominativ: das Boxen
Akkusativ: das Boxen
Dativ: dem Boxen
Genitiv: des Boxen

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.