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