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. |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
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.
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