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