Why does the noun Schlag 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 Schlag

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Schlagein Schlagkein Schlag
Akkusativden Schlageinen Schlagkeinen Schlag
Dativdem Schlageinem Schlagkeinem Schlag
Genitivdes Schlageseines Schlageskeines Schlages

Examples in context

Real sentences using Schlag in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der harte Schlag war laut.The hard hit was loud.
Ein starker Schlag tut weh.A strong blow hurts.
Kein leichter Schlag ist gefährlich.No light hit is dangerous.
Akkusativ
Er spürt den harten Schlag.He feels the hard hit.
Ich höre einen starken Schlag.I hear a strong blow.
Sie fürchtet keinen leichten Schlag.She fears no light hit.
Dativ
Er weicht dem harten Schlag aus.He dodges the hard blow.
Ich begegne einem starken Schlag.I encounter a strong blow.
Sie entgeht keinem leichten Schlag.She escapes no light hit.
Genitiv
Die Wucht des harten Schlages war groß.The force of the hard blow was great.
Die Folge eines starken Schlages ist klar.The consequence of a strong blow is clear.
Ich kenne die Ursache keines leichten Schlages.I know the cause of no light hit.

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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 Schlag?

It is der Schlag. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schlag 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 Schlag?

The German noun Schlag is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Schlag?

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

What does der Schlag mean in English?

The German word der Schlag translates to “blow” in English.

How do you decline der Schlag?

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

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.