Why does the noun Schulbeginn 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 Schulbeginn
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Schulbeginn | ein Schulbeginn | — |
| Akkusativ | den Schulbeginn | einen Schulbeginn | — |
| Dativ | dem Schulbeginn | einem Schulbeginn | — |
| Genitiv | des Schulbeginns | eines Schulbeginns | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Schulbeginn in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Schulbeginn?
It is der Schulbeginn. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schulbeginn 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 Schulbeginn?
The noun Schulbeginn is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Schulbeginn mean in English?
The German word der Schulbeginn translates to “start of school” in English.
How do you decline der Schulbeginn?
Like all German nouns, Schulbeginn changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Schulbeginn
- Akkusativ: den Schulbeginn
- Dativ: dem Schulbeginn
- Genitiv: des Schulbeginns
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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