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