Why does the noun Scheck 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 Scheck

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Scheckein Scheck—
Akkusativden Scheckeinen Scheck—
Dativdem Scheckeinem Scheck—
Genitivdes Scheckseines Schecks—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Scheck in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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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 Scheck?

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

What is the plural of der Scheck?

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

What does der Scheck mean in English?

The German word der Scheck translates to “check” in English.

How do you decline der Scheck?

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

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.