Singular
das
Streichholz
match
Plural: die Streichhölzer
Why does the noun Streichholz have the article das?
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 Streichholz
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Streichholz | ein Streichholz | — |
| Akkusativ | das Streichholz | ein Streichholz | — |
| Dativ | dem Streichholz | einem Streichholz | — |
| Genitiv | des Streichholzes | eines Streichholzes | — |
| Nominativ | die Streichhölzer | — Streichhölzer | — |
| Akkusativ | die Streichhölzer | — Streichhölzer | — |
| Dativ | den Streichhölzern | — Streichhölzern | — |
| Genitiv | der Streichhölzer | — Streichhölzer | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Streichholz 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 Streichholz?
It is das Streichholz. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Streichholz is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Streichholz?
The plural form of das Streichholz is die Streichhölzer. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Streichholz mean in English?
The German word das Streichholz translates to “match” in English.
How do you decline das Streichholz?
Like all German nouns, Streichholz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Streichholz
- Akkusativ: das Streichholz
- Dativ: dem Streichholz
- Genitiv: des Streichholzes
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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