Why does the noun Stiefel 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 Stiefel

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Stiefelein Stiefelkein Stiefel
Akkusativden Stiefeleinen Stiefelkeinen Stiefel
Dativdem Stiefeleinem Stiefelkeinem Stiefel
Genitivdes Stiefelseines Stiefelskeines Stiefels

Examples in context

Real sentences using Stiefel in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Stiefel ist bequem.The new boot is comfortable.
Ein hocher Stiefel steht dort.A tall boot stands there.
Kein Stiefel ist so schick.No boot is so chic.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe den schwarzen Stiefel.I buy the black boot.
Sie trägt einen eleganten Stiefel.She wears an elegant boot.
Ich finde keinen Stiefel mehr.I can't find any boot anymore.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem kleinen Stiefel.I help the small boot.
Ich gebe einem neuen Stiefel Glanz.I give a new boot shine.
Ich bin mit keinem Stiefel zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any boot.
Genitiv
Die Sohle des alten Stiefels ist kaputt.The sole of the old boot is broken.
Der Glanz eines eines neuen Stiefels ist toll.The shine of a new boot is great.
Der Wert keines keines Stiefels ist bekannt.The value of no boot is known.

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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 Stiefel?

It is der Stiefel. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Stiefel 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 Stiefel?

The German noun Stiefel is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Stiefel?

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

What does der Stiefel mean in English?

The German word der Stiefel translates to “boot” in English.

How do you decline der Stiefel?

Like all German nouns, Stiefel changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Stiefel
  • Akkusativ: den Stiefel
  • Dativ: dem Stiefel
  • Genitiv: des Stiefels

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.