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