Singular
die
Schachtel
box
Plural: die Schachteln
Why does the noun Schachtel have the article die?
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 Schachtel
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Schachtel | eine Schachtel | — |
| Akkusativ | die Schachtel | eine Schachtel | — |
| Dativ | der Schachtel | einer Schachtel | — |
| Genitiv | der Schachtel | einer Schachtel | — |
| Nominativ | die Schachteln | — Schachteln | — |
| Akkusativ | die Schachteln | — Schachteln | — |
| Dativ | den Schachteln | — Schachteln | — |
| Genitiv | der Schachteln | — Schachteln | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Schachtel in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Schachtel?
It is die Schachtel. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schachtel is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of die Schachtel?
The plural form of die Schachtel is die Schachteln. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Schachtel mean in English?
The German word die Schachtel translates to “box” in English.
How do you decline die Schachtel?
Like all German nouns, Schachtel changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Schachtel
- Akkusativ: die Schachtel
- Dativ: der Schachtel
- Genitiv: der Schachtel
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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