Why does the noun Stabhochsprung 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 Stabhochsprung

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Stabhochsprungein Stabhochsprungkein Stabhochsprung
Akkusativden Stabhochsprungeinen Stabhochsprungkeinen Stabhochsprung
Dativdem Stabhochsprungeinem Stabhochsprungkeinem Stabhochsprung
Genitivdes Stabhochsprungseines Stabhochsprungskeines Stabhochsprungs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Stabhochsprung in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Stabhochsprung beginnt heute.The new pole vault begins today.
Ein guter Stabhochsprung ist wichtig.A good pole vault is important.
Kein Stabhochsprung ist langweilig.No pole vault is boring.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den spannenden Stabhochsprung.I see the exciting pole vault.
Er mag einen guten Stabhochsprung.He likes a good pole vault.
Wir sehen keinen Stabhochsprung heute.We don't see any pole vault today.
Dativ
Ich folge dem spannenden Stabhochsprung.I follow the exciting pole vault.
Mit einem guten Stabhochsprung gewinnt man.With a good pole vault, one wins.
Bei keinem Stabhochsprung gibt es Probleme.There are no problems with any pole vault.
Genitiv
Der Beginn des neuen Stabhochsprungs ist wichtig.The beginning of the new pole vault is important.
Der Wert eines guten Stabhochsprungs ist hoch.The value of a good pole vault is high.
Der Sinn keines Stabhochsprungs ist klar.The meaning of no pole vault 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 Stabhochsprung?

It is der Stabhochsprung. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Stabhochsprung 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 Stabhochsprung?

The plural form of der Stabhochsprung is die Stabhochsprünge. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Stabhochsprung mean in English?

The German word der Stabhochsprung translates to “pole vault” in English.

How do you decline der Stabhochsprung?

Like all German nouns, Stabhochsprung changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Stabhochsprung
  • Akkusativ: den Stabhochsprung
  • Dativ: dem Stabhochsprung
  • Genitiv: des Stabhochsprungs

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.