Why does the noun Studieren 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 Studieren

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Studierenein Studierenkein Studieren
Akkusativdas Studierenein Studierenkein Studieren
Dativdem Studiereneinem Studierenkeinem Studieren
Genitivdes Studierenseines Studierenskeines Studierens

Examples in context

Real sentences using Studieren in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das gute Studieren ist wichtig.The good studying is important.
Ein langes Studieren braucht {noun2}.Long studying needs patience.
Kein schnelles Studieren hilft.No quick studying helps.
Akkusativ
Ich mag das neue Studieren.I like the new studying.
Er beginnt ein tägliches Studieren.He begins daily studying.
Sie will kein schweres Studieren.She wants no difficult studying.
Dativ
Ich widme mich dem täglichen Studieren.I dedicate myself to daily studying.
Mit einem guten Studieren lernt man.With good studying, one learns.
Er hilft keinem schlechten Studieren.He helps no bad studying.
Genitiv
Der Wert des fleißigen Studierens ist hoch.The value of diligent studying is high.
Der Beginn eines neuen Studierens ist schwer.The beginning of new studying is difficult.
Die Mühe keines leichten Studierens ist gering.The effort of no easy studying is small.

GET THE APP

Practice das Studieren in the app

Master das Studieren (and 5,000+ other German nouns) with quizzes, smart review, and instant grammar tips.

  • 5,000+ nouns with translations in 11 languages
  • Quizzes by level, category, or your weakest words
  • Snap a photo of any German text — extract nouns instantly
Der Artikel app — quiz screen Der Artikel app — grammar rule tooltip

Frequently asked questions

Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.

Is it der, die, or das Studieren?

It is das Studieren. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Studieren 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 Studieren?

The noun Studieren is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Studieren mean in English?

The German word das Studieren translates to “studying” in English.

How do you decline das Studieren?

Like all German nouns, Studieren changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Studieren
  • Akkusativ: das Studieren
  • Dativ: dem Studieren
  • Genitiv: des Studierens

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.