Why does the noun Stiefsohn 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 Stiefsohn

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Stiefsohnein Stiefsohnkein Stiefsohn
Akkusativden Stiefsohneinen Stiefsohnkeinen Stiefsohn
Dativdem Stiefsohneinem Stiefsohnkeinem Stiefsohn
Genitivdes Stiefsohneseines Stiefsohneskeines Stiefsohnes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Stiefsohn in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der fleißige Stiefsohn lernt viel.The diligent stepson learns a lot.
Ein kluger Stiefsohn liest ein Buch.A clever stepson reads a book.
Kein fauler Stiefsohn spielt hier.No lazy stepson plays here.
Akkusativ
Ich besuche den fleißigen Stiefsohn.I visit the diligent stepson.
Sie hat einen klugen Stiefsohn.She has a clever stepson.
Ich kenne keinen faulen Stiefsohn.I don't know any lazy stepson.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem fleißigen Stiefsohn.I help the diligent stepson.
Sie spricht mit einem klugen Stiefsohn.She talks with a clever stepson.
Ich helfe keinem faulen Stiefsohn.I don't help any lazy stepson.
Genitiv
Das ist das Buch des fleißigen Stiefsohnes.That is the book of the diligent stepson.
Das ist die Idee eines klugen Stiefsohnes.That is the idea of a clever stepson.
Das ist die Meinung keines faulen Stiefsohnes.That is the opinion of no lazy stepson.

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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 Stiefsohn?

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

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

What does der Stiefsohn mean in English?

The German word der Stiefsohn translates to “stepson” in English.

How do you decline der Stiefsohn?

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

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.