Singular
die
Spielregel
rule of the game
Plural: die Spielregeln
Why does the noun Spielregel have the article die?
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 Spielregel
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Spielregel | eine Spielregel | — |
| Akkusativ | die Spielregel | eine Spielregel | — |
| Dativ | der Spielregel | einer Spielregel | — |
| Genitiv | der Spielregel | einer Spielregel | — |
| Nominativ | die Spielregeln | — Spielregeln | — |
| Akkusativ | die Spielregeln | — Spielregeln | — |
| Dativ | den Spielregeln | — Spielregeln | — |
| Genitiv | der Spielregeln | — Spielregeln | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Spielregel in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Spielregel?
It is die Spielregel. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Spielregel is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of die Spielregel?
The plural form of die Spielregel is die Spielregeln. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Spielregel mean in English?
The German word die Spielregel translates to “rule of the game” in English.
How do you decline die Spielregel?
Like all German nouns, Spielregel changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Spielregel
- Akkusativ: die Spielregel
- Dativ: der Spielregel
- Genitiv: der Spielregel
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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