Why does the noun Stichwort 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 Stichwort

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Stichwortein Stichwortkein Stichwort
Akkusativdas Stichwortein Stichwortkein Stichwort
Dativdem Stichworteinem Stichwortkeinem Stichwort
Genitivdes Stichwortseines Stichwortskeines Stichworts

Examples in context

Real sentences using Stichwort in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das wichtige Stichwort ist klar.The important keyword is clear.
Ein neues Stichwort erscheint hier.A new keyword appears here.
Kein gutes Stichwort hilft uns.No good keyword helps us.
Akkusativ
Ich suche das wichtige Stichwort.I am looking for the important keyword.
Ich brauche ein neues Stichwort jetzt.I need a new keyword now.
Ich finde kein passendes Stichwort.I find no suitable keyword.
Dativ
Ich arbeite an dem wichtigen Stichwort.I am working on the important keyword.
Ich gebe einem neuen Stichwort Priorität.I give priority to a new keyword.
Ich schenke keinem guten Stichwort Zeit.I give no time to a good keyword.
Genitiv
Der Sinn des wichtigen Stichworts ist klar.The meaning of the important keyword is clear.
Der Wert eines eines neuen Stichworts ist hoch.The value of a new keyword is high.
Die Kraft keines keines guten Stichworts ist groß.The power of no good keyword is great.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Stichwort?

It is das Stichwort. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Stichwort 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 Stichwort?

The plural form of das Stichwort is die Stichwörter. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Stichwort mean in English?

The German word das Stichwort translates to “keyword, cue” in English.

How do you decline das Stichwort?

Like all German nouns, Stichwort changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Stichwort
  • Akkusativ: das Stichwort
  • Dativ: dem Stichwort
  • Genitiv: des Stichworts

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.