Why does the noun Poloshirt 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 Poloshirt

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Poloshirtein Poloshirtkein Poloshirt
Akkusativdas Poloshirtein Poloshirtkein Poloshirt
Dativdem Poloshirteinem Poloshirtkeinem Poloshirt
Genitivdes Poloshirtseines Poloshirtskeines Poloshirts

Examples in context

Real sentences using Poloshirt in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das grüne Poloshirt ist neu.The green polo shirt is new.
Ein schickes Poloshirt hängt dort.A chic polo shirt hangs there.
Kein billiges Poloshirt gefällt mir.No cheap polo shirt pleases me.
Akkusativ
Ich trage das blaue Poloshirt gern.I like to wear the blue polo shirt.
Sie kauft ein schönes Poloshirt.She buys a beautiful polo shirt.
Er hat kein passendes Poloshirt.He doesn't have a suitable polo shirt.
Dativ
Mit dem neuen Poloshirt sehe ich gut aus.With the new polo shirt, I look good.
Ich fühle mich in einem bequemen Poloshirt wohl.I feel comfortable in a comfortable polo shirt.
Mit keinem schmutzigen Poloshirt gehe ich aus.I don't go out with any dirty polo shirt.
Genitiv
Der Kragen des neuen Poloshirts ist weiß.The collar of the new polo shirt is white.
Die Marke eines guten Poloshirts ist bekannt.The brand of a good polo shirt is well-known.
Der Wert keines kaputten Poloshirts ist null.The value of no broken polo shirt is zero.

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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 Poloshirt?

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

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

What does das Poloshirt mean in English?

The German word das Poloshirt translates to “polo shirt” in English.

How do you decline das Poloshirt?

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

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.