Why does the noun Sex 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 Sex
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Sex | ein Sex | kein Sex |
| Akkusativ | den Sex | einen Sex | keinen Sex |
| Dativ | dem Sex | einem Sex | keinem Sex |
| Genitiv | des Sexes | eines Sexes | keines Sexes |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Sex in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der gute Sex ist wichtig.Good sex is important. | Ein guter Sex ist selten.Good sex is rare. | Kein schlechter Sex macht glücklich.No bad sex makes happy. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag den guten Sex.I like good sex. | Sie sucht einen guten Sex.She is looking for good sex. | Er will keinen schlechten Sex nicht.He doesn't want bad sex. |
| Dativ | Mit dem guten Sex ist man glücklich.With good sex, one is happy. | Mit einem guten Sex ist man glücklich.With good sex, one is happy. | Ich gebe keinem schlechten Sex keine Chance.I give no bad sex a chance. |
| Genitiv | Die Wichtigkeit des guten Sexes ist klar.The importance of good sex is clear. | Der Mangel eines guten Sexes ist ein Problem.The lack of good sex is a problem. | Die Folgen keines schlechten Sexes sind schlimm.The consequences of no bad sex are bad. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Sex?
It is der Sex. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Sex 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 Sex?
The noun Sex is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Sex mean in English?
The German word der Sex translates to “sex” in English.
How do you decline der Sex?
Like all German nouns, Sex changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Sex
- Akkusativ: den Sex
- Dativ: dem Sex
- Genitiv: des Sexes
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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