Why does the noun Sichel 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 Sichel

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Sicheleine Sichelkeine Sichel
Akkusativdie Sicheleine Sichelkeine Sichel
Dativder Sicheleiner Sichelkeiner Sichel
Genitivder Sicheleiner Sichelkeiner Sichel

Examples in context

Real sentences using Sichel in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die alte Sichel liegt hier.The old sickle lies here.
Eine scharfe Sichel ist nützlich.A sharp sickle is useful.
Keine stumpfe Sichel funktioniert gut.No blunt sickle works well.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche die kleine Sichel.I need the small sickle.
Er kauft eine neue Sichel.He buys a new sickle.
Sie hat keine Sichel dabei.She doesn't have a sickle with her.
Dativ
Er arbeitet mit der alten Sichel.He works with the old sickle.
Sie hilft mit einer scharfen Sichel.She helps with a sharp sickle.
Ich vertraue keiner Sichel nicht.I don't trust any sickle.
Genitiv
Die Klinge der alten Sichel ist stumpf.The blade of the old sickle is blunt.
Der Griff einer neuen Sichel ist gut.The handle of a new sickle is good.
Die Farbe keiner Sichel gefällt mir nicht.I don't like the color of any sickle.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Sichel?

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

What is the plural of die Sichel?

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

What does die Sichel mean in English?

The German word die Sichel translates to “sickle” in English.

How do you decline die Sichel?

Like all German nouns, Sichel changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Sichel
  • Akkusativ: die Sichel
  • Dativ: der Sichel
  • Genitiv: der Sichel

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.