Why does the noun Sweatshirt 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 Sweatshirt

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Sweatshirtein Sweatshirtkein Sweatshirt
Akkusativdas Sweatshirtein Sweatshirtkein Sweatshirt
Dativdem Sweatshirteinem Sweatshirtkeinem Sweatshirt
Genitivdes Sweatshirtseines Sweatshirtskeines Sweatshirts

Examples in context

Real sentences using Sweatshirt in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das rote Sweatshirt ist warm.The red sweatshirt is warm.
Ein neues Sweatshirt liegt dort.A new sweatshirt lies there.
Kein großes Sweatshirt passt mir.No large sweatshirt fits me.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe das blaue Sweatshirt.I buy the blue sweatshirt.
Sie sucht ein warmes Sweatshirt.She is looking for a warm sweatshirt.
Er hat kein passendes Sweatshirt.He doesn't have a suitable sweatshirt.
Dativ
Mit dem weichen Sweatshirt friere ich nicht.With the soft sweatshirt, I don't freeze.
Ich fühle mich in einem warmen Sweatshirt wohl.I feel comfortable in a warm sweatshirt.
Mit keinem kaputten Sweatshirt bin ich glücklich.I am not happy with any broken sweatshirt.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des roten Sweatshirts ist schön.The color of the red sweatshirt is beautiful.
Der Preis eines guten Sweatshirts ist hoch.The price of a good sweatshirt is high.
Der Wert keines kaputten Sweatshirts ist null.The value of no broken sweatshirt is zero.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Sweatshirt?

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

The plural form of das Sweatshirt is die Sweatshirts. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Sweatshirt mean in English?

The German word das Sweatshirt translates to “sweatshirt” in English.

How do you decline das Sweatshirt?

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

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.