Rugby

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

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

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

Q: What does das Rugby mean in English?

The German word das Rugby translates to “rugby” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Rugby?

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

rugby

Plural: die Rugby

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Why does the noun Rugby 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 Rugby

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Rugby in different cases.

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

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Rugby?

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

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

What does das Rugby mean in English?

The German word das Rugby translates to “rugby” in English.

How do you decline das Rugby?

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

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

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.