Why does the noun Schach 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 Schach
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Schach | ein Schach | — |
| Akkusativ | das Schach | ein Schach | — |
| Dativ | dem Schach | einem Schach | — |
| Genitiv | des Schachs | eines Schachs | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Schach in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Schach?
It is das Schach. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schach 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 Schach?
The noun Schach is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Schach mean in English?
The German word das Schach translates to “chess” in English.
How do you decline das Schach?
Like all German nouns, Schach changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Schach
- Akkusativ: das Schach
- Dativ: dem Schach
- Genitiv: des Schachs
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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