Duell

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

It is das Duell. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Duell 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 Duell?

The plural form of das Duell is die Duelle. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does das Duell mean in English?

The German word das Duell translates to “duel” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Duell?

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

duel

Plural: die Duelle

Strong

Why does the noun Duell have the article das?

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 Duell

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Duell in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Duell beginnt bald.The new duel begins soon.	Ein neues Duell ist geplant.A new duel is planned.	Kein neues Duell findet statt.No new duel takes place.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen das neue Duell.We see the new duel.	Er sucht ein neues Duell.He is looking for a new duel.	Ich will kein neues Duell nicht.I don't want any new duel.
Dativ	Ich helfe dem neuen Duell nicht.I don't help the new duel.	Er spricht mit einem neuen Duell.He talks with a new duel.	Ich glaube keinem neuen Duell nicht.I don't believe any new duel.
Genitiv	Der Beginn des neuen Duells ist nah.The beginning of the new duel is near.	Die Farbe eines neuen Duells ist schön.The color of a new duel is beautiful.	Der Wert keines neuen Duells ist gering.The value of no new duel is low.
Nominativ	Die neuen Duelle sind spannend.The new duels are exciting.	Neue Duelle sind selten.New duels are rare.	Keine neuen Duelle sind erlaubt.No new duels are allowed.
Akkusativ	Sie finden die neuen Duelle.They find the new duels.	Ich mag neue Duelle.I like new duels.	Wir brauchen keine neuen Duelle nicht.We don't need any new duels.
Dativ	Man begegnet den neuen Duellen.One encounters the new duels.	Ich arbeite an neuen Duellen.I am working on new duels.	Wir folgen keinen neuen Duellen nicht.We don't follow any new duels.
Genitiv	Die Dauer der neuen Duellen ist lang.The duration of the new duels is long.	Der Zweck neuer Duellen ist unklar.The purpose of new duels is unclear.	Die Ursache keiner neuen Duellen ist unbekannt.The cause of no new duels is unknown.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Duell?

It is das Duell. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Duell 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 Duell?

The plural form of das Duell is die Duelle. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Duell mean in English?

The German word das Duell translates to “duel” in English.

How do you decline das Duell?

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

Nominativ: das Duell
Akkusativ: das Duell
Dativ: dem Duell
Genitiv: des Duells

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.