Singular
der
Start
start, take-off, launch
Plural: die Starts
Why does the noun Start 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 Start
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Start | ein Start | kein Start |
| Akkusativ | den Start | einen Start | keinen Start |
| Dativ | dem Start | einem Start | keinem Start |
| Genitiv | des Starts | eines Starts | keines Starts |
| Nominativ | die Starts | Starts | keine Starts |
| Akkusativ | die Starts | Starts | keine Starts |
| Dativ | den Starts | Starts | keinen Starts |
| Genitiv | der Starts | Starts | keiner Starts |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Start in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Start beginnt heute.The new start begins today. | Ein guter Start ist wichtig.A good start is important. | Kein falscher Start ist möglich.No false start is possible. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen den neuen Start jetzt.We see the new start now. | Ich wünsche einen guten Start.I wish a good start. | Er macht keinen falschen Start.He makes no false start. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe bei dem neuen Start.I help with the new start. | Er freut sich auf einem guten Start.He looks forward to a good start. | Sie denkt an keinem falschen Start.She thinks of no false start. |
| Genitiv | Der Zeitpunkt des neuen Starts ist wichtig.The timing of the new start is important. | Die Vorbereitung eines guten Starts ist lang.The preparation of a good start is long. | Die Ursache keines falschen Starts ist klar.The cause of no false start is clear. |
| Nominativ | Die allen Starts sind geplant.All starts are planned. | Frühe Starts sind wichtig.Early starts are important. | Keine falschen Starts sind erlaubt.No false starts are allowed. |
| Akkusativ | Wir planen die allen Starts.We plan all the starts. | Ich mag frühe Starts.I like early starts. | Sie erlaubt keine falschen Starts.She allows no false starts. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe bei den allen Starts.I help with all the starts. | Man freut sich auf frühen Starts.One looks forward to early starts. | Er denkt an keinen falschen Starts.He thinks of no false starts. |
| Genitiv | Die Planung der allen Starts ist komplex.The planning of all the starts is complex. | Die Bedeutung früher Starts ist groß.The importance of early starts is great. | Die Folgen keiner falschen Starts sind schlimm.The consequences of no false starts are bad. |
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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 Start?
It is der Start. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Start 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 Start?
The German noun Start is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Start?
The plural form of der Start is die Starts. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Start mean in English?
The German word der Start translates to “start, take-off, launch” in English.
How do you decline der Start?
Like all German nouns, Start changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Start
- Akkusativ: den Start
- Dativ: dem Start
- Genitiv: des Starts
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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