Hockey

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

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

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

Q: What does das Hockey mean in English?

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

Q: How do you decline das Hockey?

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

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Hockey	ein Hockey	kein Hockey
Akkusativ	das Hockey	ein Hockey	kein Hockey
Dativ	dem Hockey	einem Hockey	keinem Hockey
Genitiv	des Hockeys	eines Hockeys	keines Hockeys

Examples in context

Real sentences using Hockey in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das schnelle Hockey ist spannend.The fast hockey is exciting.	Ein gutes Hockey macht Spaß.Good hockey is fun.	Kein langweiliges Hockey ist hier.No boring hockey is here.
Akkusativ	Ich mag das schnelle Hockey.I like fast hockey.	Er spielt ein gutes Hockey.He plays good hockey.	Wir spielen kein schlechtes Hockey.We don't play bad hockey.
Dativ	Er spielt mit dem neuen Hockey.He plays with the new hockey.	Sie spielt mit einem guten Hockey.She plays with good hockey.	Ich spiele mit keinem schlechten Hockey.I don't play with bad hockey.
Genitiv	Die Regeln des schnellen Hockeys sind klar.The rules of fast hockey are clear.	Der Reiz eines guten Hockeys ist groß.The appeal of good hockey is great.	Die Freude keines schlechten Hockeys ist echt.The joy of no bad hockey is real.

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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 Hockey?

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

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

What does das Hockey mean in English?

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

How do you decline das Hockey?

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

Nominativ: das Hockey
Akkusativ: das Hockey
Dativ: dem Hockey
Genitiv: des Hockeys

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.