Why does the noun Satz 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 Satz

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Satzein Satzkein Satz
Akkusativden Satzeinen Satzkeinen Satz
Dativdem Satzeinem Satzkeinem Satz
Genitivdes Satzeseines Satzeskeines Satzes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Satz in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der ganze Satz ist korrekt.The whole sentence is correct.
Das ist ein einfacher Satz.That is a simple sentence.
Hier steht kein kompletter Satz.There is no complete sentence here.
Akkusativ
Ich lese den nächsten Satz.I am reading the next sentence.
Schreiben Sie einen kurzen Satz.Write a short sentence.
Ich verstehe keinen einzigen Satz.I don't understand a single sentence.
Dativ
Was fehlt in dem ersten Satz?What is missing in the first sentence?
Ich beginne mit einem neuen Satz.I am starting with a new sentence.
Er antwortet mit keinem klaren Satz.He doesn't answer with a clear sentence.
Genitiv
Das Ende des langen Satzes ist falsch.The end of the long sentence is wrong.
Die Bedeutung eines kurzen Satzes ist klar.The meaning of a short sentence is clear.
Trotz keines falschen Satzes verstehe ich es.Despite no wrong sentence, I understand it.

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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 Satz?

It is der Satz. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Satz 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 Satz?

The German noun Satz is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Satz?

The plural form of der Satz is die Sätze. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Satz mean in English?

The German word der Satz translates to “sentence” in English.

How do you decline der Satz?

Like all German nouns, Satz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Satz
  • Akkusativ: den Satz
  • Dativ: dem Satz
  • Genitiv: des Satzes

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.