Strahl

Q: Is it der, die, or das Strahl?

It is der Strahl. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Strahl is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of der Strahl?

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

Q: What does der Strahl mean in English?

The German word der Strahl translates to “ray, beam” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Strahl?

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

ray, beam

Plural: die Strahlen

Strong

Why does the noun Strahl 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 Strahl

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Strahl	ein Strahl	kein Strahl
Akkusativ	den Strahl	einen Strahl	keinen Strahl
Dativ	dem Strahl	einem Strahl	keinem Strahl
Genitiv	des Strahles	eines Strahles	keines Strahles
Nominativ	die Strahlen	Strahlen	keine Strahlen
Akkusativ	die Strahlen	Strahlen	keine Strahlen
Dativ	den Strahlen	Strahlen	keinen Strahlen
Genitiv	der Strahlen	Strahlen	keiner Strahlen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Strahl in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der starke Strahl ist hell.The strong beam is bright.	Ein starker Strahl ist sichtbar.A strong beam is visible.	Kein starker Strahl ist zu sehen.No strong beam is visible.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe den starken Strahl.I see the strong beam.	Er spürt einen starken Strahl.He feels a strong beam.	Sie mag keinen starken Strahl.She doesn't like any strong beam.
Dativ	Er folgt dem starken Strahl.He follows the strong beam.	Ich vertraue einem starken Strahl.I trust a strong beam.	Sie glaubt keinem starken Strahl.She doesn't believe any strong beam.
Genitiv	Die Kraft des starken Strahles ist enorm.The power of the strong beam is enormous.	Die Wirkung eines starken Strahles ist groß.The effect of a strong beam is great.	Die Gefahr keines starken Strahles ist bekannt.The danger of no strong beam is known.
Nominativ	Die starken Strahlen sind warm.The strong beams are warm.	Starke Strahlen sind gefährlich.Strong beams are dangerous.	Keine starken Strahlen sind hier.No strong beams are here.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen die starken Strahlen.We see the strong beams.	Ich fühle starke Strahlen.I feel strong beams.	Sie mag keine starken Strahlen.She doesn't like any strong beams.
Dativ	Wir arbeiten mit den starken Strahlen.We work with the strong beams.	Er arbeitet mit starken Strahlen.He works with strong beams.	Sie vertraut keinen starken Strahlen.She trusts no strong beams.
Genitiv	Die Quelle der starken Strahlen ist weit.The source of the strong beams is far.	Die Intensität starker Strahlen ist hoch.The intensity of strong beams is high.	Die Herkunft keiner starken Strahlen ist klar.The origin of no strong beams is clear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Strahl?

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

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

What does der Strahl mean in English?

The German word der Strahl translates to “ray, beam” in English.

How do you decline der Strahl?

Like all German nouns, Strahl changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Strahl
Akkusativ: den Strahl
Dativ: dem Strahl
Genitiv: des Strahles

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.