Why does the noun Sieg 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 Sieg

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Siegein Siegkein Sieg
Akkusativden Siegeinen Siegkeinen Sieg
Dativdem Siegeinem Siegkeinem Sieg
Genitivdes Siegeseines Siegeskeines Sieges

Examples in context

Real sentences using Sieg in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der strategische Sieg veränderte alles.The strategic victory changed everything.
Das war ein wichtiger Sieg für das Team.That was an important victory for the team.
Kein klarer Sieg war in Sicht.No clear victory was in sight.
Akkusativ
Er feierte den verdienten Sieg.He celebrated the deserved victory.
Sie errangen einen knappen Sieg.They achieved a narrow victory.
Ich erwarte keinen leichten Sieg.I don't expect an easy victory.
Dativ
Nach dem überraschenden Sieg war die Freude groß.After the surprising victory, the joy was great.
Mit einem glücklichen Sieg kamen sie weiter.They advanced with a lucky victory.
Er rechnet mit keinem schnellen Sieg.He is not counting on a quick victory.
Genitiv
Der Tag des großen Sieges ist unvergessen.The day of the great victory is unforgotten.
Am Ende eines langen Sieges waren alle erschöpft.At the end of a long victory, everyone was exhausted.
Trotz keines eindeutigen Sieges gab es einen Gewinner.Despite no clear victory, there was a winner.

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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 Sieg?

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

What CEFR level is the word Sieg?

The German noun Sieg is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Sieg?

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

What does der Sieg mean in English?

The German word der Sieg translates to “victory” in English.

How do you decline der Sieg?

Like all German nouns, Sieg changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Sieg
  • Akkusativ: den Sieg
  • Dativ: dem Sieg
  • Genitiv: des Sieges

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.