Why does the noun Schal 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 Schal
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Schal | ein Schal | kein Schal |
| Akkusativ | den Schal | einen Schal | keinen Schal |
| Dativ | dem Schal | einem Schal | keinem Schal |
| Genitiv | des Schals | eines Schals | keines Schals |
| Nominativ | die Schals | Schals | keine Schals |
| Akkusativ | die Schals | Schals | keine Schals |
| Dativ | den Schals | Schals | keinen Schals |
| Genitiv | der Schals | Schals | keiner Schals |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Schal in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Schal ist sehr warm.The new scarf is very warm. | Ein warmer Schal liegt hier.A warm scarf lies here. | Kein Schal ist so schön.No scarf is so beautiful. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe den roten Schal.I buy the red scarf. | Er trägt einen dicken Schal.He wears a thick scarf. | Ich habe keinen Schal dabei.I don't have any scarf with me. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem warmen Schal einen Platz.I give the warm scarf a place. | Ich helfe einem alten Schal.I help an old scarf. | Ich bin mit keinem Schal zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any scarf. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des neuen Schals ist schön.The color of the new scarf is beautiful. | Der Preis eines eines guten Schals ist hoch.The price of a good scarf is high. | Der Wert keines keines Schals ist bekannt.The value of no scarf is known. |
| Nominativ | Die bunten Schals sind teuer.The colorful scarves are expensive. | Schals sind oft sehr lang.Scarves are often very long. | Keine Schals passen mir gut.No scarves fit me well. |
| Akkusativ | Sie mag die weichen Schals.She likes the soft scarves. | Wir brauchen warme Schals jetzt.We need warm scarves now. | Ich sehe keine Schals hier.I don't see any scarves here. |
| Dativ | Ich bin mit den warmen Schals glücklich.I am happy with the warm scarves. | Ich bin mit schönen Schals zufrieden.I am satisfied with beautiful scarves. | Ich bin mit keinen Schals zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any scarves. |
| Genitiv | Die Muster der alten Schals sind schön.The patterns of the old scarves are beautiful. | Die Qualität warmer Schals ist wichtig.The quality of warm scarves is important. | Die Größe keiner Schals ist passend.The size of no scarves is suitable. |
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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 Schal?
It is der Schal. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schal 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 Schal?
The German noun Schal is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Schal?
The plural form of der Schal is die Schals. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Schal mean in English?
The German word der Schal translates to “scarf” in English.
How do you decline der Schal?
Like all German nouns, Schal changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Schal
- Akkusativ: den Schal
- Dativ: dem Schal
- Genitiv: des Schals
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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