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