Why does the noun Gehsteig 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 Gehsteig
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Gehsteig | ein Gehsteig | — |
| Akkusativ | den Gehsteig | einen Gehsteig | — |
| Dativ | dem Gehsteig | einem Gehsteig | — |
| Genitiv | des Gehsteigs | eines Gehsteigs | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Gehsteig in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Gehsteig?
It is der Gehsteig. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Gehsteig 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 Gehsteig?
The noun Gehsteig is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Gehsteig mean in English?
The German word der Gehsteig translates to “sidewalk” in English.
How do you decline der Gehsteig?
Like all German nouns, Gehsteig changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Gehsteig
- Akkusativ: den Gehsteig
- Dativ: dem Gehsteig
- Genitiv: des Gehsteigs
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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