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