Why does the noun Trick 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 Trick
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Trick | ein Trick | kein Trick |
| Akkusativ | den Trick | einen Trick | keinen Trick |
| Dativ | dem Trick | einem Trick | keinem Trick |
| Genitiv | des Tricks | eines Tricks | keines Tricks |
| Nominativ | die Tricks | Tricks | keine Tricks |
| Akkusativ | die Tricks | Tricks | keine Tricks |
| Dativ | den Tricks | Tricks | keinen Tricks |
| Genitiv | der Tricks | Tricks | keiner Tricks |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Trick in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der alte Trick funktioniert.The old trick works. | Ein guter Trick hilft oft.A good trick often helps. | Kein einfacher Trick ist dabei.No simple trick is included. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kenne den besten Trick.I know the best trick. | Er zeigt einen neuen Trick.He shows a new trick. | Ich sehe keinen guten Trick.I don't see any good trick. |
| Dativ | Mit dem alten Trick geht es.It works with the old trick. | Er hilft mit einem kleinen Trick.He helps with a small trick. | Ich glaube keinem neuen Trick.I don't believe any new trick. |
| Genitiv | Der Wert des alten Tricks ist hoch.The value of the old trick is high. | Der Zweck eines guten Tricks ist klar.The purpose of a good trick is clear. | Der Sinn keines einfachen Tricks ist ersichtlich.The meaning of no simple trick is apparent. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Tricks sind toll.The new tricks are great. | Viele Tricks sind bekannt.Many tricks are known. | Keine alten Tricks sind erlaubt.No old tricks are allowed. |
| Akkusativ | Wir lernen die schwierigen Tricks.We learn the difficult tricks. | Sie üben viele Tricks.They practice many tricks. | Ich mag keine dummen Tricks.I don't like silly tricks. |
| Dativ | Er hilft mit den besten Tricks.He helps with the best tricks. | Sie arbeiten an vielen Tricks.They work on many tricks. | Ich vertraue keinen falschen Tricks.I don't trust any false tricks. |
| Genitiv | Die Wirkung der neuen Tricks ist stark.The effect of the new tricks is strong. | Die Macht vieler Tricks ist groß.The power of many tricks is great. | Die Gefahr keiner alten Tricks ist gering.The danger of no old tricks is low. |
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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 Trick?
It is der Trick. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Trick 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 Trick?
The plural form of der Trick is die Tricks. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Trick mean in English?
The German word der Trick translates to “trick” in English.
How do you decline der Trick?
Like all German nouns, Trick changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Trick
- Akkusativ: den Trick
- Dativ: dem Trick
- Genitiv: des Tricks
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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