Zollstock

Q: Is it der, die, or das Zollstock?

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

Q: What is the plural of der Zollstock?

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

Q: What does der Zollstock mean in English?

The German word der Zollstock translates to “folding rule” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Zollstock?

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

folding rule

Plural: die Zollstöcke

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Why does the noun Zollstock 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 Zollstock

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Zollstock	ein Zollstock	kein Zollstock
Akkusativ	den Zollstock	einen Zollstock	keinen Zollstock
Dativ	dem Zollstock	einem Zollstock	keinem Zollstock
Genitiv	des Zollstocks	eines Zollstocks	keines Zollstocks
Nominativ	die Zollstöcke	Zollstöcke	keine Zollstöcke
Akkusativ	die Zollstöcke	Zollstöcke	keine Zollstöcke
Dativ	den Zollstöcken	Zollstöcken	keinen Zollstöcken
Genitiv	der Zollstöcke	Zollstöcke	keiner Zollstöcke

Examples in context

Real sentences using Zollstock in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der lange Zollstock ist nützlich.The long folding rule is useful.	Ein neuer Zollstock ist praktisch.A new folding rule is practical.	Kein alter Zollstock ist genau.No old folding rule is accurate.
Akkusativ	Ich brauche den langen Zollstock.I need the long folding rule.	Er kauft einen neuen Zollstock.He buys a new folding rule.	Ich sehe keinen alten Zollstock.I don't see any old folding rule.
Dativ	Ich messe mit dem langen Zollstock.I measure with the long folding rule.	Mit einem neuen Zollstock geht es gut.It goes well with a new folding rule.	Ich kann mit keinem alten Zollstock arbeiten.I cannot work with any old folding rule.
Genitiv	Die Länge des langen Zollstocks ist wichtig.The length of the long folding rule is important.	Der Preis eines neuen Zollstocks ist fair.The price of a new folding rule is fair.	Ich kenne den Besitzer keines alten Zollstocks.I don't know the owner of any old folding rule.
Nominativ	Die großen Zollstöcke sind teuer.The large folding rules are expensive.	Kleine Zollstöcke liegen hier.Small folding rules are here.	Keine kaputten Zollstöcke sind verfügbar.No broken folding rules are available.
Akkusativ	Wir suchen die großen Zollstöcke.We are looking for the large folding rules.	Ich habe kleine Zollstöcke.I have small folding rules.	Er braucht keine kaputten Zollstöcke.He doesn't need any broken folding rules.
Dativ	Ich messe mit den großen Zollstöcken.I measure with the large folding rules.	Mit kleinen Zollstöcken geht es gut.It goes well with small folding rules.	Ich kann mit keinen kaputten Zollstöcken arbeiten.I cannot work with any broken folding rules.
Genitiv	Die Qualität der großen Zollstöcke ist hoch.The quality of the large folding rules is high.	Der Wert kleiner Zollstöcke ist gering.The value of small folding rules is low.	Die Funktion keiner kaputten Zollstöcke ist unklar.The function of no broken folding rules is clear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Zollstock?

It is der Zollstock. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Zollstock 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 Zollstock?

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

What does der Zollstock mean in English?

The German word der Zollstock translates to “folding rule” in English.

How do you decline der Zollstock?

Like all German nouns, Zollstock changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Zollstock
Akkusativ: den Zollstock
Dativ: dem Zollstock
Genitiv: des Zollstocks

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.