Why does the noun Schularbeit have the article die?

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 Schularbeit

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Schularbeiteine Schularbeit—
Akkusativdie Schularbeiteine Schularbeit—
Dativder Schularbeiteiner Schularbeit—
Genitivder Schularbeiteiner Schularbeit—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Schularbeit in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Schularbeit?

It is die Schularbeit. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schularbeit is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of die Schularbeit?

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

What does die Schularbeit mean in English?

The German word die Schularbeit translates to “schoolwork” in English.

How do you decline die Schularbeit?

Like all German nouns, Schularbeit changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Schularbeit
  • Akkusativ: die Schularbeit
  • Dativ: der Schularbeit
  • Genitiv: der Schularbeit

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.