Why does the noun Stuhl 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 Stuhl

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Stuhlein Stuhlkein Stuhl
Akkusativden Stuhleinen Stuhlkeinen Stuhl
Dativdem Stuhleinem Stuhlkeinem Stuhl
Genitivdes Stuhleseines Stuhleskeines Stuhles

Examples in context

Real sentences using Stuhl in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Stuhl ist bequem.The new chair is comfortable.
Ein alter Stuhl steht dort.An old chair stands there.
Kein guter Stuhl ist kaputt.No good chair is broken.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe den neuen Stuhl.I buy the new chair.
Wir brauchen einen alten Stuhl.We need an old chair.
Er hat keinen guten Stuhl.He has no good chair.
Dativ
Ich sitze auf dem neuen Stuhl.I sit on the new chair.
Er arbeitet an einem alten Stuhl.He works on an old chair.
Sie sitzt auf keinem guten Stuhl.She doesn't sit on any good chair.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des neuen Stuhles ist blau.The color of the new chair is blue.
Der Preis eines alten Stuhles ist hoch.The price of an old chair is high.
Die Qualität keines guten Stuhles ist schlecht.The quality of no good chair is bad.

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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 Stuhl?

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

What CEFR level is the word Stuhl?

The German noun Stuhl is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Stuhl?

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

What does der Stuhl mean in English?

The German word der Stuhl translates to “chair” in English.

How do you decline der Stuhl?

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

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.