Singular
der
Stock
stick, floor
Plural: die Stöcke
Why does the noun Stock 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 Stock
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Stock | ein Stock | kein Stock |
| Akkusativ | den Stock | einen Stock | keinen Stock |
| Dativ | dem Stock | einem Stock | keinem Stock |
| Genitiv | des Stockes | eines Stockes | keines Stockes |
| Nominativ | die Stöcke | Stöcke | keine Stöcke |
| Akkusativ | die Stöcke | Stöcke | keine Stöcke |
| Dativ | den Stöcken | Stöcken | keinen Stöcken |
| Genitiv | der Stöcke | Stöcke | keiner Stöcke |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Stock in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der alte Stock ist kaputt.The old stick is broken. | Ein neuer Stock liegt hier.A new stick lies here. | Kein langer Stock ist gut.No long stick is good. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den großen Stock.I see the big stick. | Er braucht einen festen Stock.He needs a firm stick. | Sie hat keinen kurzen Stock.She doesn't have a short stick. |
| Dativ | Ich gehe mit dem alten Stock.I walk with the old stick. | Er hilft mit einem neuen Stock.He helps with a new stick. | Ich vertraue keinem kurzen Stock.I don't trust any short stick. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des alten Stockes ist braun.The color of the old stick is brown. | Der Preis eines neuen Stockes ist hoch.The price of a new stick is high. | Der Wert keines kurzen Stockes ist gering.The value of no short stick is low. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Stöcke sind weg.The old sticks are gone. | Schöne Stöcke liegen dort.Beautiful sticks lie there. | Keine neuen Stöcke sind da.No new sticks are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir suchen die guten Stöcke.We are looking for the good sticks. | Sie kaufen lange Stöcke.They buy long sticks. | Ich finde keine alten Stöcke.I don't find any old sticks. |
| Dativ | Er geht mit den langen Stöcken.He walks with the long sticks. | Sie spielt mit schönen Stöcken.She plays with beautiful sticks. | Ich helfe keinen guten Stöcken.I don't help any good sticks. |
| Genitiv | Die Länge der guten Stöcke ist egal.The length of the good sticks doesn't matter. | Die Qualität schöner Stöcke ist gut.The quality of beautiful sticks is good. | Die Form keiner alten Stöcke gefällt.The shape of no old sticks pleases. |
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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 Stock?
It is der Stock. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Stock 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 Stock?
The German noun Stock is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Stock?
The plural form of der Stock is die Stöcke. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Stock mean in English?
The German word der Stock translates to “stick, floor” in English.
How do you decline der Stock?
Like all German nouns, Stock changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Stock
- Akkusativ: den Stock
- Dativ: dem Stock
- Genitiv: des Stockes
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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