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