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