Singular
der
Skilift
ski lift
Plural: die Skilifte
Why does the noun Skilift 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 Skilift
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Skilift | ein Skilift | — |
| Akkusativ | den Skilift | einen Skilift | — |
| Dativ | dem Skilift | einem Skilift | — |
| Genitiv | des Skilifts | eines Skilifts | — |
| Nominativ | die Skilifte | — Skilifte | — |
| Akkusativ | die Skilifte | — Skilifte | — |
| Dativ | den Skiliften | — Skiliften | — |
| Genitiv | der Skilifte | — Skilifte | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Skilift in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| 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 Skilift?
It is der Skilift. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Skilift 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 Skilift?
The plural form of der Skilift is die Skilifte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Skilift mean in English?
The German word der Skilift translates to “ski lift” in English.
How do you decline der Skilift?
Like all German nouns, Skilift changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Skilift
- Akkusativ: den Skilift
- Dativ: dem Skilift
- Genitiv: des Skilifts
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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