Rudern

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

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

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

Q: What does das Rudern mean in English?

The German word das Rudern translates to “rowing” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Rudern?

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

rowing

Plural: die Rudern

Strong

Why does the noun Rudern 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 Rudern

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Rudern in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Rudern ist schwer.The new rowing is difficult.	Ein neues Rudern macht Spaß.A new rowing is fun.	Kein neues Rudern ist leicht.No new rowing is easy.
Akkusativ	Ich mag das neue Rudern sehr.I like the new rowing very much.	Er lernt ein neues Rudern.He learns a new rowing.	Sie übt kein neues Rudern.She practices no new rowing.
Dativ	Ich widme mich dem neuen Rudern.I dedicate myself to the new rowing.	Ich bin bei einem neuen Rudern.I am at a new rowing session.	Ich folge keinem neuen Rudern.I follow no new rowing.
Genitiv	Der Meister des neuen Ruderns ist gut.The master of the new rowing is good.	Die Regeln eines eines neuen Ruderns sind klar.The rules of a new rowing are clear.	Die Kosten keines keines neuen Ruderns sind gering.The costs of no new rowing are low.
Nominativ	Die neuen Rudern sind gut.The new rowing sessions are good.	Neue Rudern sind interessant.New rowing sessions are interesting.	Keine neuen Rudern sind billig.No new rowing sessions are cheap.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen die neuen Rudern.We see the new rowing sessions.	Sie besuchen neue Rudern.They visit new rowing sessions.	Ich habe keine neuen Rudern.I have no new rowing sessions.
Dativ	Wir gehen zu den neuen Rudern.We go to the new rowing sessions.	Ich arbeite mit neuen Rudern.I work with new rowing sessions.	Er spielt mit keinen neuen Rudern.He plays with no new rowing sessions.
Genitiv	Die Dauer der neuen Rudern ist lang.The duration of the new rowing sessions is long.	Die Ziele neuer Rudern sind wichtig.The goals of new rowing sessions are important.	Die Ergebnisse keiner neuen Rudern sind gut.The results of no new rowing sessions are good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Rudern?

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

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

What does das Rudern mean in English?

The German word das Rudern translates to “rowing” in English.

How do you decline das Rudern?

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

Nominativ: das Rudern
Akkusativ: das Rudern
Dativ: dem Rudern
Genitiv: des Ruderns

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.