Singular
der
Schutz
protection
Plural: die Schutze
Why does the noun Schutz 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 Schutz
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Schutz | ein Schutz | kein Schutz |
| Akkusativ | den Schutz | einen Schutz | keinen Schutz |
| Dativ | dem Schutz | einem Schutz | keinem Schutz |
| Genitiv | des Schutzes | eines Schutzes | keines Schutzes |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Schutz in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der technische Schutz funktioniert gut.The technical protection works well. | Ein einfacher Schutz reicht oft aus.A simple protection is often enough. | Kein rechtlicher Schutz existiert hier.No legal protection exists here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir brauchen den vollen Schutz.We need the full protection. | Er bietet einen temporären Schutz.He offers temporary protection. | Sie hat keinen persönlichen Schutz.She has no personal protection. |
| Dativ | Ich vertraue dem staatlichen Schutz.I trust the state protection. | Sie hilft mit einem finanziellen Schutz.She helps with financial protection. | Mit keinem ausreichenden Schutz fühlt man sich sicher.With no sufficient protection does one feel safe. |
| Genitiv | Das ist Teil des neuen Schutzes.That is part of the new protection. | Die Dauer eines guten Schutzes variiert.The duration of good protection varies. | Trotz keines wirksamen Schutzes wurde er krank.Despite no effective protection, he got sick. |
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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 Schutz?
It is der Schutz. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schutz 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 Schutz?
The German noun Schutz is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Schutz?
The plural form of der Schutz is die Schutze. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Schutz mean in English?
The German word der Schutz translates to “protection” in English.
How do you decline der Schutz?
Like all German nouns, Schutz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Schutz
- Akkusativ: den Schutz
- Dativ: dem Schutz
- Genitiv: des Schutzes
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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