Singular
das
Schild
sign, shield
Plural: die Schilde
Why does the noun Schild 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 Schild
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Schild | ein Schild | kein Schild |
| Akkusativ | das Schild | ein Schild | kein Schild |
| Dativ | dem Schild | einem Schild | keinem Schild |
| Genitiv | des Schildes | eines Schildes | keines Schildes |
| Nominativ | die Schilde | Schilde | keine Schilde |
| Akkusativ | die Schilde | Schilde | keine Schilde |
| Dativ | den Schilden | Schilden | keinen Schilden |
| Genitiv | der Schilde | Schilde | keiner Schilde |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Schild in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Schild ist neu.The big sign is new. | Ein kleines Schild hängt dort.A small sign hangs there. | Kein kaputtes Schild liegt hier.No broken sign lies here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das große Schild.I see the big sign. | Er braucht ein neues Schild.He needs a new sign. | Wir haben kein altes Schild.We have no old sign. |
| Dativ | Ich stehe vor dem großen Schild.I stand in front of the big sign. | Er arbeitet an einem neuen Schild.He works on a new sign. | Ich sitze an keinem kaputten Schild.I am not sitting by any broken sign. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des großen Schildes ist rot.The color of the big sign is red. | Der Bau eines neuen Schildes ist teuer.The construction of a new sign is expensive. | Die Größe keines kaputten Schildes ist bekannt.The size of no broken sign is known. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Schilde sind wichtig.The new signs are important. | Alte Schilde liegen überall.Old signs lie everywhere. | Keine kaputten Schilde sind hier.No broken signs are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir suchen die neuen Schilde.We are looking for the new signs. | Sie malen schöne Schilde.They paint beautiful signs. | Ich finde keine kaputten Schilde.I find no broken signs. |
| Dativ | Er geht zu den neuen Schilden.He goes to the new signs. | Sie helfen alten Schilden dort.They help old signs there. | Ich laufe auf keinen kaputten Schilden.I don't walk on any broken signs. |
| Genitiv | Die Größe der neuen Schilde ist wichtig.The size of the new signs is important. | Der Zustand alter Schilde ist schlecht.The condition of old signs is bad. | Die Reparatur keiner kaputten Schilde ist möglich.The repair of no broken signs is possible. |
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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 Schild?
It is das Schild. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schild 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 Schild?
The plural form of das Schild is die Schilde. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Schild mean in English?
The German word das Schild translates to “sign, shield” in English.
How do you decline das Schild?
Like all German nouns, Schild changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Schild
- Akkusativ: das Schild
- Dativ: dem Schild
- Genitiv: des Schildes
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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