Boykott

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

It is der Boykott. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Boykott 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 Boykott?

The plural form of der Boykott is die Boykotts. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does der Boykott mean in English?

The German word der Boykott translates to “boycott” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Boykott?

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

boycott

Plural: die Boykotts

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Why does the noun Boykott 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 Boykott

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Boykott in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der große Boykott beginnt heute.The big boycott starts today.	Ein neuer Boykott ist möglich.A new boycott is possible.	Kein Boykott ist geplant.No boycott is planned.
Akkusativ	Wir fordern den großen Boykott.We demand the big boycott.	Sie planen einen neuen Boykott.They are planning a new boycott.	Ich unterstütze keinen Boykott.I don't support any boycott.
Dativ	Sie stimmen dem großen Boykott zu.They agree to the big boycott.	Er droht mit einem neuen Boykott.He threatens with a new boycott.	Ich helfe keinem Boykott.I don't help any boycott.
Genitiv	Das Ziel des großen Boykotts ist klar.The goal of the big boycott is clear.	Die Wirkung eines neuen Boykotts ist groß.The effect of a new boycott is great.	Der Grund keines Boykotts ist bekannt.The reason for no boycott is known.
Nominativ	Die alten Boykotts sind wirksam.The old boycotts are effective.	Neue Boykotts schaden der Wirtschaft.New boycotts harm the economy.	Keine Boykotts sind nötig.No boycotts are necessary.
Akkusativ	Sie beenden die alten Boykotts.They are ending the old boycotts.	Wir sehen kleine Boykotts überall.We see small boycotts everywhere.	Wir wollen keine Boykotts.We don't want any boycotts.
Dativ	Sie folgen den alten Boykotts.They follow the old boycotts.	Er spricht über neuen Boykotts.He talks about new boycotts.	Ich glaube keinen Boykotts.I don't believe any boycotts.
Genitiv	Die Folgen der alten Boykotts sind schlimm.The consequences of the old boycotts are bad.	Die Dauer neuer Boykotts ist ungewiss.The duration of new boycotts is uncertain.	Die Ursachen keiner Boykotts sind klar.The causes of no boycotts are clear.

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Is it der, die, or das Boykott?

It is der Boykott. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Boykott 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 Boykott?

The plural form of der Boykott is die Boykotts. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Boykott mean in English?

The German word der Boykott translates to “boycott” in English.

How do you decline der Boykott?

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

Nominativ: der Boykott
Akkusativ: den Boykott
Dativ: dem Boykott
Genitiv: des Boykotts

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.