Why does the noun Saal have the article der?
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 Saal
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Saal | ein Saal | kein Saal |
| Akkusativ | den Saal | einen Saal | keinen Saal |
| Dativ | dem Saal | einem Saal | keinem Saal |
| Genitiv | des Saales | eines Saales | keines Saales |
| Nominativ | die Säle | Säle | keine Säle |
| Akkusativ | die Säle | Säle | keine Säle |
| Dativ | den Sälen | Sälen | keinen Sälen |
| Genitiv | der Säle | Säle | keiner Säle |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Saal in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der große Saal ist voll.The large hall is full. | Ein kleiner Saal ist reserviert.A small hall is reserved. | Kein Saal ist frei.No hall is free. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den neuen Saal dort.I see the new hall there. | Er sucht einen großen Saal für die Party.He is looking for a large hall for the party. | Sie kennt keinen Saal.She doesn't know any hall. |
| Dativ | Ich sitze in dem großen Saal.I am sitting in the large hall. | Er arbeitet in einem kleinen Saal.He works in a small hall. | Sie sitzt in keinem Saal.She sits in no hall. |
| Genitiv | Die Größe des großen Saales ist beeindruckend.The size of the large hall is impressive. | Die Tür eines eines alten Saales ist offen.The door of an old hall is open. | Der Name keines keines Saales ist bekannt.The name of no hall is known. |
| Nominativ | Die großen Säle sind voll.The large halls are full. | Viele Säle sind oft groß.Many halls are often large. | Keine Säle sind frei.No halls are free. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die alten Säle im Gebäude.We see the old halls in the building. | Sie mieten viele Säle für Events.They rent many halls for events. | Ich sehe keine Säle hier.I see no halls here. |
| Dativ | Er arbeitet in den vielen Sälen.He works in many halls. | Sie hilft neuen Sälen mit Dekoration.She helps new halls with decoration. | Ich gebe keinen Sälen den Vorzug.I give no halls preference. |
| Genitiv | Die Namen der allen Säle stehen hier.The names of all the halls are here. | Die Kapazität vieler Säle ist hoch.The capacity of many halls is high. | Die Daten keiner Säle sind bekannt.No halls' data is known. |
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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 Saal?
It is der Saal. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Saal is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Saal?
The German noun Saal is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Saal?
The plural form of der Saal is die Säle. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Saal mean in English?
The German word der Saal translates to “hall” in English.
How do you decline der Saal?
Like all German nouns, Saal changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Saal
- Akkusativ: den Saal
- Dativ: dem Saal
- Genitiv: des Saales
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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