Why does the noun Springen 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 Springen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Springen | ein Springen | kein Springen |
| Akkusativ | das Springen | ein Springen | kein Springen |
| Dativ | dem Springen | einem Springen | keinem Springen |
| Genitiv | des Springens | eines Springens | keines Springens |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Springen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das hoche Springen ist gesund.The high jumping is healthy. | Ein wildes Springen macht Spaß.A wild jumping is fun. | Kein gefährliches Springen ist erlaubt.No dangerous jumping is allowed. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag das hoche Springen.I like the high jumping. | Er übt ein wildes Springen.He practices a wild jumping. | Sie mag kein gefährliches Springen.She doesn't like dangerous jumping. |
| Dativ | Er ist gut in dem hochen Springen.He is good at high jumping. | Sie ist müde von einem wilden Springen.She is tired from a wild jumping. | Ich nehme an keinem gefährlichen Springen teil.I don't participate in any dangerous jumping. |
| Genitiv | Die Freude des hochen Springens ist groß.The joy of the high jumping is great. | Die Gefahr eines eines wilden Springens ist hoch.The danger of a wild jumping is high. | Der Sinn keines keines gefährlichen Springens ist klar.The meaning of no dangerous jumping 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 Springen?
It is das Springen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Springen 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 Springen?
The noun Springen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Springen mean in English?
The German word das Springen translates to “jumping” in English.
How do you decline das Springen?
Like all German nouns, Springen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Springen
- Akkusativ: das Springen
- Dativ: dem Springen
- Genitiv: des Springens
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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