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.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Championein Championkein Champion
Akkusativden Championeinen Championkeinen Champion
Dativdem Championeinem Championkeinem Champion
Genitivdes Championseines Championskeines Champions

Examples in context

Real sentences using Champion in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.

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.