Scharnier

Q: Is it der, die, or das Scharnier?

It is das Scharnier. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Scharnier is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Scharnier?

The plural form of das Scharnier is die Scharniere. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does das Scharnier mean in English?

The German word das Scharnier translates to “hinge” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Scharnier?

Like all German nouns, Scharnier changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Scharnier Akkusativ: das Scharnier Dativ: dem Scharnier Genitiv: des Scharniers 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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Plural: die Scharniere

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Why does the noun Scharnier 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 Scharnier

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Scharnier	ein Scharnier	kein Scharnier
Akkusativ	das Scharnier	ein Scharnier	kein Scharnier
Dativ	dem Scharnier	einem Scharnier	keinem Scharnier
Genitiv	des Scharniers	eines Scharniers	keines Scharniers
Nominativ	die Scharniere	Scharniere	keine Scharniere
Akkusativ	die Scharniere	Scharniere	keine Scharniere
Dativ	den Scharnieren	Scharnieren	keinen Scharnieren
Genitiv	der Scharniere	Scharniere	keiner Scharniere

Examples in context

Real sentences using Scharnier in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das alte Scharnier ist kaputt.The old hinge is broken.	Ein kleines Scharnier fehlt hier.A small hinge is missing here.	Kein neues Scharnier passt gut.No new hinge fits well.
Akkusativ	Ich brauche das alte Scharnier.I need the old hinge.	Er sucht ein kleines Scharnier.He is looking for a small hinge.	Wir finden kein neues Scharnier.We don't find any new hinge.
Dativ	Ich arbeite an dem alten Scharnier.I am working on the old hinge.	Er gibt einem kleinen Scharnier Öl.He gives a small hinge oil.	Mit keinem neuen Scharnier geht es.It doesn't work with any new hinge.
Genitiv	Der Preis des alten Scharniers ist hoch.The price of the old hinge is high.	Die Farbe eines eines kleinen Scharniers ist rot.The color of a small hinge is red.	Die Größe keines keines neuen Scharniers stimmt.The size of no new hinge is correct.
Nominativ	Die alten Scharniere sind neu.The old hinges are new.	Kleine Scharniere liegen dort.Small hinges lie there.	Keine neuen Scharniere sind nötig.No new hinges are necessary.
Akkusativ	Sie kaufen die alten Scharniere.They buy the old hinges.	Ich sehe kleine Scharniere.I see small hinges.	Er hat keine neuen Scharniere.He has no new hinges.
Dativ	Ich repariere an den alten Scharnieren.I am repairing the old hinges.	Er gibt kleinen Scharnieren Öl.He gives small hinges oil.	Mit keinen neuen Scharnieren geht es.It doesn't work with any new hinges.
Genitiv	Die Qualität der alten Scharniere ist gut.The quality of the old hinges is good.	Der Wert kleiner Scharniere ist gering.The value of small hinges is low.	Die Funktion keiner neuen Scharniere ist klar.The function of no new hinges is clear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Scharnier?

It is das Scharnier. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Scharnier 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 Scharnier?

The plural form of das Scharnier is die Scharniere. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Scharnier mean in English?

The German word das Scharnier translates to “hinge” in English.

How do you decline das Scharnier?

Like all German nouns, Scharnier changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Scharnier
Akkusativ: das Scharnier
Dativ: dem Scharnier
Genitiv: des Scharniers

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.