Why does the noun Sparen 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 Sparen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Sparen | ein Sparen | kein Sparen |
| Akkusativ | das Sparen | ein Sparen | kein Sparen |
| Dativ | dem Sparen | einem Sparen | keinem Sparen |
| Genitiv | des Sparens | eines Sparens | keines Sparens |
| Nominativ | die Sparen | Sparen | keine Sparen |
| Akkusativ | die Sparen | Sparen | keine Sparen |
| Dativ | den Sparen | Sparen | keinen Sparen |
| Genitiv | der Sparen | Sparen | keiner Sparen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Sparen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das kluge Sparen hilft uns.The wise saving helps us. | Ein kluges Sparen ist wichtig.A wise saving is important. | Kein Sparen ist gut.No saving is good. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag das kluge Sparen.I like the wise saving. | Er lernt ein kluges Sparen.He learns a wise saving. | Wir wollen kein Sparen.We don't want any saving. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem klugen Sparen.I help the wise saving. | Er hilft einem klugen Sparen.He helps a wise saving. | Ich gebe keinem Sparen Priorität.I give no saving priority. |
| Genitiv | Der Wert des klugen Sparens ist hoch.The value of the wise saving is high. | Der Wert eines klugen Sparens ist klar.The value of a wise saving is clear. | Der Wert keines Sparens ist bekannt.The value of no saving is known. |
| Nominativ | Die klugen Sparen sind wichtig.The wise savings are important. | Kluge Sparen sind selten.Wise savings are rare. | Keine Sparen sind einfach.No savings are easy. |
| Akkusativ | Sie sehen die klugen Sparen.They see the wise savings. | Wir finden kluge Sparen.We find wise savings. | Ich mag keine Sparen.I don't like any savings. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe den klugen Sparen.I help the wise savings. | Er hilft klugen Sparen.He helps wise savings. | Ich gebe keinen Sparen Priorität.I give no savings priority. |
| Genitiv | Die Regeln der klugen Sparen sind neu.The rules of the wise savings are new. | Die Regeln kluger Sparen sind alt.The rules of wise savings are old. | Die Regeln keiner Sparen sind gut.The rules of no savings are good. |
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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 Sparen?
It is das Sparen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Sparen 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 Sparen?
The noun Sparen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Sparen mean in English?
The German word das Sparen translates to “saving” in English.
How do you decline das Sparen?
Like all German nouns, Sparen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Sparen
- Akkusativ: das Sparen
- Dativ: dem Sparen
- Genitiv: des Sparens
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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