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