Singular
das
Soll
target, debit
Plural: die Soll
Why does the noun Soll 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 Soll
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Soll | ein Soll | kein Soll |
| Nominativ | die Soll | Soll | keine Soll |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Soll in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das Soll ist erreicht.The target is reached. | Ein Soll ist wichtig.A target is important. | Kein Soll ist zu hoch.No target is too high. |
| Nominativ | Die Soll sind klar.The targets are clear. | Neue Soll sind nötig.New targets are necessary. | Keine Soll sind einfach.No targets are easy. |
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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 Soll?
It is das Soll. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Soll 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 Soll?
The plural form of das Soll is die Soll. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Soll mean in English?
The German word das Soll translates to “target, debit” in English.
How do you decline das Soll?
Like all German nouns, Soll changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Soll
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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