Why does the noun Skianzug 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 Skianzug

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Skianzugein Skianzug—
Akkusativden Skianzugeinen Skianzug—
Dativdem Skianzugeinem Skianzug—
Genitivdes Skianzugseines Skianzugs—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Skianzug in different cases.

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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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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 Skianzug?

It is der Skianzug. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Skianzug 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 Skianzug?

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

What does der Skianzug mean in English?

The German word der Skianzug translates to “ski suit” in English.

How do you decline der Skianzug?

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

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.