Why does the noun Seil have the article das?

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 Seil

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Seilein Seilkein Seil
Akkusativdas Seilein Seilkein Seil
Dativdem Seileinem Seilkeinem Seil
Genitivdes Seileseines Seileskeines Seiles

Examples in context

Real sentences using Seil in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das kleine Seil ist hier.The small rope is here.
Hier ist ein neues Seil.Here is a new rope.
Das ist kein altes Seil.That is no old rope.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche das kleine Seil.I need the small rope.
Er sucht ein neues Seil.He is looking for a new rope.
Ich sehe kein altes Seil.I see no old rope.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem kleinen Seil.I help the small rope.
Er spricht mit einem neuen Seil.He talks with a new rope.
Ich gebe keinem alten Seil Wasser.I give no water to an old rope.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des kleinen Seiles ist rot.The color of the small rope is red.
Der Preis eines neuen Seiles ist hoch.The price of a new rope is high.
Der Wert keines alten Seiles ist null.The value of no old rope is zero.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Seil?

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

What is the plural of das Seil?

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

What does das Seil mean in English?

The German word das Seil translates to “rope” in English.

How do you decline das Seil?

Like all German nouns, Seil changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Seil
  • Akkusativ: das Seil
  • Dativ: dem Seil
  • Genitiv: des Seiles

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.