Why does the noun Schluck 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 Schluck
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Schluck | ein Schluck | — |
| Akkusativ | den Schluck | einen Schluck | — |
| Dativ | dem Schluck | einem Schluck | — |
| Genitiv | des Schlucks | eines Schlucks | — |
| Nominativ | die Schlucke | — Schlucke | — |
| Akkusativ | die Schlucke | — Schlucke | — |
| Dativ | den Schlucken | — Schlucken | — |
| Genitiv | der Schlucke | — Schlucke | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Schluck in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| 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 Schluck?
It is der Schluck. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schluck 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 Schluck?
The plural form of der Schluck is die Schlucke. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Schluck mean in English?
The German word der Schluck translates to “sip” in English.
How do you decline der Schluck?
Like all German nouns, Schluck changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Schluck
- Akkusativ: den Schluck
- Dativ: dem Schluck
- Genitiv: des Schlucks
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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