Why does the noun Ski 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 Ski
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Ski | ein Ski | kein Ski |
| Akkusativ | den Ski | einen Ski | keinen Ski |
| Dativ | dem Ski | einem Ski | keinem Ski |
| Genitiv | des Skis | eines Skis | keines Skis |
| Nominativ | die Ski | Ski | keine Ski |
| Akkusativ | die Ski | Ski | keine Ski |
| Dativ | den Ski | Ski | keinen Ski |
| Genitiv | der Ski | Ski | keiner Ski |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Ski in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der alte Ski ist lang.The old ski is long. | Ein neuer Ski liegt hier.A new ski lies here. | Kein guter Ski ist da.No good ski is there. |
| Akkusativ | Ich brauche den alten Ski.I need the old ski. | Er kauft einen neuen Ski.He buys a new ski. | Sie hat keinen guten Ski.She has no good ski. |
| Dativ | Ich fahre mit dem alten Ski.I ski with the old ski. | Ich fahre mit einem neuen Ski.I ski with a new ski. | Sie fährt mit keinem guten Ski.She skis with no good ski. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des alten Skis ist rot.The color of the old ski is red. | Der Preis eines neuen Skis ist hoch.The price of a new ski is high. | Die Form keines guten Skis gefällt mir.I don't like the shape of any good ski. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Ski sind teuer.The old skis are expensive. | Neue Ski liegen dort.New skis lie there. | Keine guten Ski sind hier.No good skis are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die alten Ski.We see the old skis. | Ich suche neue Ski.I am looking for new skis. | Er hat keine guten Ski.He has no good skis. |
| Dativ | Er fährt mit den alten Ski.He skis with the old skis. | Ich fahre mit neuen Ski.I ski with new skis. | Sie fährt mit keinen guten Ski.She skis with no good skis. |
| Genitiv | Die Länge der alten Ski ist wichtig.The length of the old skis is important. | Die Qualität neuer Ski ist gut.The quality of new skis is good. | Die Größe keiner guten Ski passt.The size of no good skis fits. |
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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 Ski?
It is der Ski. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ski 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 Ski?
The plural form of der Ski is die Ski. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Ski mean in English?
The German word der Ski translates to “ski” in English.
How do you decline der Ski?
Like all German nouns, Ski changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Ski
- Akkusativ: den Ski
- Dativ: dem Ski
- Genitiv: des Skis
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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