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