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