Singular
der
Sportschuh
sports shoe
Plural: die Sportschuhe
Why does the noun Sportschuh 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 Sportschuh
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Sportschuh | ein Sportschuh | kein Sportschuh |
| Akkusativ | den Sportschuh | einen Sportschuh | keinen Sportschuh |
| Dativ | dem Sportschuh | einem Sportschuh | keinem Sportschuh |
| Genitiv | des Sportschuhs | eines Sportschuhs | keines Sportschuhs |
| Nominativ | die Sportschuhe | Sportschuhe | keine Sportschuhe |
| Akkusativ | die Sportschuhe | Sportschuhe | keine Sportschuhe |
| Dativ | den Sportschuhen | Sportschuhen | keinen Sportschuhen |
| Genitiv | der Sportschuhe | Sportschuhe | keiner Sportschuhe |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Sportschuh in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Sportschuh ist leicht.The new sports shoe is light. | Ein guter Sportschuh liegt hier.A good sports shoe lies here. | Kein Sportschuh ist so schnell.No sports shoe is so fast. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe den blauen Sportschuh.I buy the blue sports shoe. | Er trägt einen bequemen Sportschuh.He wears a comfortable sports shoe. | Ich finde keinen Sportschuh mehr.I can't find any sports shoe anymore. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem kleinen Sportschuh eine Chance.I give the small sports shoe a chance. | Ich helfe einem alten Sportschuh.I help an old sports shoe. | Ich bin mit keinem Sportschuh zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any sports shoe. |
| Genitiv | Die Sohle des alten Sportschuhs ist kaputt.The sole of the old sports shoe is broken. | Der Preis eines eines guten Sportschuhs ist hoch.The price of a good sports shoe is high. | Der Wert keines keines Sportschuhs ist bekannt.The value of no sports shoe is known. |
| Nominativ | Die roten Sportschuhe sind neu.The red sports shoes are new. | Sportschuhe sind oft sehr teuer.Sports shoes are often very expensive. | Keine Sportschuhe passen mir gut.No sports shoes fit me well. |
| Akkusativ | Sie mag die leichten Sportschuhe.She likes the light sports shoes. | Wir brauchen neue Sportschuhe jetzt.We need new sports shoes now. | Ich sehe keine Sportschuhe hier.I don't see any sports shoes here. |
| Dativ | Ich laufe in den neuen Sportschuhen.I run in the new sports shoes. | Ich bin mit bequemen Sportschuhen glücklich.I am happy with comfortable sports shoes. | Ich bin mit keinen Sportschuhen zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any sports shoes. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der alten Sportschuhe ist schön.The color of the old sports shoes is beautiful. | Die Qualität guter Sportschuhe ist wichtig.The quality of good sports shoes is important. | Die Größe keiner Sportschuhe ist passend.The size of no sports shoes is suitable. |
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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 Sportschuh?
It is der Sportschuh. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Sportschuh is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Sportschuh?
The German noun Sportschuh is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Sportschuh?
The plural form of der Sportschuh is die Sportschuhe. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Sportschuh mean in English?
The German word der Sportschuh translates to “sports shoe” in English.
How do you decline der Sportschuh?
Like all German nouns, Sportschuh changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Sportschuh
- Akkusativ: den Sportschuh
- Dativ: dem Sportschuh
- Genitiv: des Sportschuhs
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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