Why does the noun Shorts 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 Shorts
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Shorts | ein Shorts | keine Shorts |
| Akkusativ | die Shorts | ein Shorts | keine Shorts |
| Dativ | den Shorts | Shorts | keinen Shorts |
| Genitiv | der Shorts | eines Shorts | keiner Shorts |
| Nominativ | die Shorts | Shorts | keine Shorts |
| Akkusativ | die Shorts | Shorts | keine Shorts |
| Dativ | den Shorts | Shorts | keinen Shorts |
| Genitiv | der Shorts | Shorts | keiner Shorts |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Shorts in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die neue Shorts sind {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The new shorts are comfortable. | Ein Paar ein kurze Shorts liegt hier.A pair of short shorts lies here. | Keine alte Shorts sind verfügbar.No old shorts are available. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe die neue Shorts.I buy the new shorts. | Er sucht ein Paar ein kurze Shorts.He is looking for a pair of short shorts. | Sie hat keine alte Shorts.She has no old shorts. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe es den neuen Shorts.I give it to the new shorts. | Ich sehe es an alten Shorts.I see it on old shorts. | Ich sehe es an keinen sauberen Shorts.I see it on no clean shorts. |
| Genitiv | Der Wert der neuen Shorts ist hoch.The value of the new shorts is high. | Der Wert eines Paares eines kurzen Shorts ist hoch.The value of a pair of short shorts is high. | Der Wert keiner alten Shorts ist hoch.The value of no old shorts is high. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Shorts sind {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The new shorts are comfortable. | Kurze Shorts liegen hier.Short shorts lie here. | Keine alten Shorts sind verfügbar.No old shorts are available. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe die neuen Shorts.I buy the new shorts. | Er sucht kurze Shorts.He is looking for short shorts. | Sie hat keine alten Shorts.She has no old shorts. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe es den neuen Shorts.I give it to the new shorts. | Ich sehe es an alten Shorts.I see it on old shorts. | Ich sehe es an keinen sauberen Shorts.I see it on no clean shorts. |
| Genitiv | Der Wert der neuen Shorts ist hoch.The value of the new shorts is high. | Der Wert kurzer Shorts ist hoch.The value of short shorts is high. | Der Wert keiner alten Shorts ist hoch.The value of no old shorts is high. |
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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 Shorts?
It is die Shorts. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Shorts is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Shorts?
The German noun Shorts is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Shorts?
The plural form of die Shorts is die Shorts. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Shorts mean in English?
The German word die Shorts translates to “shorts” in English.
How do you decline die Shorts?
Like all German nouns, Shorts changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Shorts
- Akkusativ: die Shorts
- Dativ: den Shorts
- Genitiv: der Shorts
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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