Singular
das
Stich
sting, stitch
Plural: die Stiche
Why does the noun Stich 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 Stich
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Stich | ein Stich | kein Stich |
| Akkusativ | das Stich | ein Stich | kein Stich |
| Dativ | dem Stich | einem Stich | keinem Stich |
| Genitiv | des Stiches | eines Stiches | keines Stiches |
| Nominativ | die Stiche | Stiche | keine Stiche |
| Akkusativ | die Stiche | Stiche | keine Stiche |
| Dativ | den Stichen | Stichen | keinen Stichen |
| Genitiv | der Stiche | Stiche | keiner Stiche |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Stich in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das kleine Stich tut weh.The small sting hurts. | Ein tiefes Stich ist gefährlich.A deep sting is dangerous. | Kein leichtes Stich ist schlimm.No light sting is bad. |
| Akkusativ | Ich spüre das kleine Stich jetzt.I feel the small sting now. | Er hat ein tiefes Stich bekommen.He got a deep sting. | Sie hat kein leichtes Stich gespürt.She felt no light sting. |
| Dativ | Ich leide unter dem kleinen Stich.I suffer from the small sting. | Er hilft bei einem tiefen Stich.He helps with a deep sting. | Sie denkt an keinem leichten Stich nicht.She does not think of any light sting. |
| Genitiv | Die Gefahr des kleinen Stiches ist groß.The danger of the small sting is great. | Die Wirkung eines tiefen Stiches ist stark.The effect of a deep sting is strong. | Die Schärfe keines leichten Stiches ist gering.The sharpness of no light sting is low. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Stiche sind gefährlich.The many stings are dangerous. | Kleine Stiche jucken sehr.Small stings itch a lot. | Keine leichten Stiche sind schlimm.No light stings are bad. |
| Akkusativ | Wir spüren die vielen Stiche jetzt.We feel the many stings now. | Ich habe kleine Stiche bekommen.I got small stings. | Sie hat keine leichten Stiche gespürt.She felt no light stings. |
| Dativ | Ich leide unter den kleinen Stichen.I suffer from the small stings. | Er hilft bei tiefen Stichen.He helps with deep stings. | Sie denkt an keinen leichten Stichen nicht.She does not think of any light stings. |
| Genitiv | Die Gefahr der kleinen Stiche ist groß.The danger of the small stings is great. | Die Wirkung tiefer Stiche ist stark.The effect of deep stings is strong. | Die Schärfe keiner leichten Stiche ist gering.The sharpness of no light stings is low. |
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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 Stich?
It is das Stich. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Stich 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 Stich?
The plural form of das Stich is die Stiche. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Stich mean in English?
The German word das Stich translates to “sting, stitch” in English.
How do you decline das Stich?
Like all German nouns, Stich changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Stich
- Akkusativ: das Stich
- Dativ: dem Stich
- Genitiv: des Stiches
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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