Singular
der
Schmuck
jewelry
Plural: die Schmucke
Why does the noun Schmuck 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 Schmuck
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Schmuck | ein Schmuck | kein Schmuck |
| Akkusativ | den Schmuck | einen Schmuck | keinen Schmuck |
| Dativ | dem Schmuck | einem Schmuck | keinem Schmuck |
| Genitiv | des Schmucks | eines Schmucks | keines Schmucks |
| Nominativ | die Schmucke | Schmucke | keine Schmucke |
| Akkusativ | die Schmucke | Schmucke | keine Schmucke |
| Dativ | den Schmucken | Schmucken | keinen Schmucken |
| Genitiv | der Schmucke | Schmucke | keiner Schmucke |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Schmuck in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der alte Schmuck ist wertvoll.The old jewelry is valuable. | Ein schöner Schmuck liegt hier.A beautiful piece of jewelry is lying here. | Kein Schmuck passt zu mir.No jewelry suits me. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe den goldenen Schmuck.I am buying the golden jewelry. | Ich suche einen Schmuck für sie.I am looking for a piece of jewelry for her. | Ich finde keinen Schmuck passend.I don't find any jewelry suitable. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem Mann mit dem Schmuck.I help the man with the jewelry. | Ich bin mit einem Schmuck zufrieden.I am satisfied with a piece of jewelry. | Ich bin mit keinem Schmuck glücklich.I am not happy with any jewelry. |
| Genitiv | Der Wert des Schmucks ist hoch.The value of the jewelry is high. | Der Preis eines Schmucks ist hoch.The price of a piece of jewelry is high. | Die Farbe keines Schmucks gefällt mir.I don't like the color of any jewelry. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Schmucke sind teuer.The new pieces of jewelry are expensive. | Viele Schmucke sind im Angebot.Many pieces of jewelry are on offer. | Keine Schmucke sind verfügbar.No pieces of jewelry are available. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die neuen Schmucke.We see the new pieces of jewelry. | Ich brauche schöne Schmucke.I need beautiful pieces of jewelry. | Ich habe keine Schmucke gefunden.I haven't found any pieces of jewelry. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe den Frauen mit den Schmucken.I help the women with the pieces of jewelry. | Ich bin mit Schmucken zufrieden.I am satisfied with pieces of jewelry. | Ich bin mit keinen Schmucken glücklich.I am not happy with any pieces of jewelry. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der Schmucke ist gut.The quality of the pieces of jewelry is good. | Der Stil vieler Schmucke gefällt mir.I like the style of many pieces of jewelry. | Die Größe keiner Schmucke passt.The size of no pieces of jewelry fits. |
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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 Schmuck?
It is der Schmuck. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schmuck 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 Schmuck?
The German noun Schmuck is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Schmuck?
The plural form of der Schmuck is die Schmucke. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Schmuck mean in English?
The German word der Schmuck translates to “jewelry” in English.
How do you decline der Schmuck?
Like all German nouns, Schmuck changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Schmuck
- Akkusativ: den Schmuck
- Dativ: dem Schmuck
- Genitiv: des Schmucks
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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