Why does the noun Speerwurf 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 Speerwurf

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Speerwurfein Speerwurfkein Speerwurf
Akkusativden Speerwurfeinen Speerwurfkeinen Speerwurf
Dativdem Speerwurfeinem Speerwurfkeinem Speerwurf
Genitivdes Speerwurfseines Speerwurfskeines Speerwurfs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Speerwurf in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Speerwurf beginnt bald.The new javelin throw begins soon.
Ein guter Speerwurf ist wichtig.A good javelin throw is important.
Kein Speerwurf ist langweilig.No javelin throw is boring.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den spannenden Speerwurf.I see the exciting javelin throw.
Er mag einen guten Speerwurf.He likes a good javelin throw.
Wir sehen keinen Speerwurf heute.We don't see any javelin throw today.
Dativ
Ich folge dem spannenden Speerwurf.I follow the exciting javelin throw.
Mit einem guten Speerwurf gewinnt man.With a good javelin throw, one wins.
Bei keinem Speerwurf gibt es Probleme.There are no problems with any javelin throw.
Genitiv
Der Beginn des neuen Speerwurfs ist wichtig.The beginning of the new javelin throw is important.
Der Wert eines guten Speerwurfs ist hoch.The value of a good javelin throw is high.
Der Sinn keines Speerwurfs ist klar.The meaning of no javelin throw is clear.

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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 Speerwurf?

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

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

What does der Speerwurf mean in English?

The German word der Speerwurf translates to “javelin throw” in English.

How do you decline der Speerwurf?

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

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.