Eishockey

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

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

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

Q: What does das Eishockey mean in English?

The German word das Eishockey translates to “ice hockey” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Eishockey?

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

ice hockey

Plural: die Eishockey

Strong

Why does the noun Eishockey 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 Eishockey

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Eishockey in different cases.

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

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Eishockey?

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

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

What does das Eishockey mean in English?

The German word das Eishockey translates to “ice hockey” in English.

How do you decline das Eishockey?

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

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

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.