Why does the noun Sichern 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 Sichern
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Sichern | ein Sichern | kein Sichern |
| Akkusativ | das Sichern | ein Sichern | kein Sichern |
| Dativ | dem Sichern | einem Sichern | keinem Sichern |
| Genitiv | des Sicherns | eines Sicherns | keines Sicherns |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Sichern in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das schnelle Sichern ist wichtig.The quick securing is important. | Ein gutes Sichern ist nötig.A good securing is necessary. | Kein leichtes Sichern ist einfach.No easy securing is simple. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag das schnelle Sichern.I like the quick securing. | Wir brauchen ein gutes Sichern.We need a good securing. | Er will kein schlechtes Sichern nicht.He doesn't want bad securing. |
| Dativ | Mit dem schnellen Sichern ist man sicher.With quick securing, one is safe. | Man hilft einem guten Sichern.One helps with good securing. | Ich vertraue keinem schlechten Sichern nicht.I don't trust any bad securing. |
| Genitiv | Die Kunst des schnellen Sicherns ist schwer.The art of quick securing is difficult. | Die Methode eines guten Sicherns ist neu.The method of good securing is new. | Die Gefahr keines schlechten Sicherns ist groß.The danger of no bad securing is great. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Sichern?
It is das Sichern. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Sichern 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 Sichern?
The noun Sichern is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Sichern mean in English?
The German word das Sichern translates to “securing, backup” in English.
How do you decline das Sichern?
Like all German nouns, Sichern changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Sichern
- Akkusativ: das Sichern
- Dativ: dem Sichern
- Genitiv: des Sicherns
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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