Singular
der
Champion
champion
Plural: die Champions
Why does the noun Champion 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 Champion
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Champion | ein Champion | kein Champion |
| Akkusativ | den Champion | einen Champion | keinen Champion |
| Dativ | dem Champion | einem Champion | keinem Champion |
| Genitiv | des Champions | eines Champions | keines Champions |
| Nominativ | die Champions | Champions | keine Champions |
| Akkusativ | die Champions | Champions | keine Champions |
| Dativ | den Champions | Champions | keinen Champions |
| Genitiv | der Champions | Champions | keiner Champions |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Champion in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der junge Champion gewinnt.The young champion wins. | Ein neuer Champion kommt.A new champion is coming. | Kein alter Champion spielt.No old champion plays. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den jungen Champion.I see the young champion. | Er sucht einen neuen Champion.He is looking for a new champion. | Wir kennen keinen alten Champion.We know no old champion. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem jungen Champion.I help the young champion. | Er gibt einem neuen Champion eine Chance.He gives a new champion a chance. | Mit keinem alten Champion rede ich.I talk to no old champion. |
| Genitiv | Der Sieg des jungen Champions ist klar.The victory of the young champion is clear. | Die Stärke eines neuen Champions ist groß.The strength of a new champion is great. | Die Leistung keines alten Champions zählt.The performance of no old champion counts. |
| Nominativ | Die jungen Champions siegen.The young champions win. | Neue Champions sind da.New champions are here. | Keine alten Champions spielen.No old champions play. |
| Akkusativ | Sie ehren die jungen Champions.They honor the young champions. | Ich treffe gute Champions.I meet good champions. | Er mag keine schlechten Champions.He doesn't like bad champions. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit den jungen Champions.I speak with the young champions. | Er hilft guten Champions.He helps good champions. | Sie vertraut keinen alten Champions.She trusts no old champions. |
| Genitiv | Die Erfolge der jungen Champions sind bekannt.The successes of the young champions are known. | Der Ruhm guter Champions ist ewig.The fame of good champions is eternal. | Die Namen keiner alten Champions bleiben.The names of no old champions remain. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Champion?
It is der Champion. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Champion 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 Champion?
The plural form of der Champion is die Champions. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Champion mean in English?
The German word der Champion translates to “champion” in English.
How do you decline der Champion?
Like all German nouns, Champion changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Champion
- Akkusativ: den Champion
- Dativ: dem Champion
- Genitiv: des Champions
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.
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