Is Segeln der, die or das?
das Segeln — This noun is Neuter, so its correct article is das.
German Declension Table – All 4 Cases
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Segeln | - |
| Genitive | des Segelns | - |
| Dative | dem Segeln | - |
| Accusative | das Segeln | - |
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Article & Grammar for Segeln

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5Is Segeln der, die or das?
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The correct German article for Segeln is das. The noun Segeln is Neuter. So you always say: das Segeln. Learn the article together with the noun — German nouns don't follow predictable gender rules most of the time.
How do you decline das Segeln?
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das Segeln follows the four German cases. Nominative: das Segeln, Accusative: das Segeln, Dative: dem Segeln, Genitive: des Segelns. In plural: - / -. Learn these forms together with the noun.
What is the genitive of Segeln?
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The genitive singular of das Segeln is: des Segelns. The genitive plural is -. German uses the genitive to express possession or belonging. Example: die Farbe des Segelns.
How do you use Segeln in a sentence?
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Segeln is a noun and must be capitalized in German. You'll find example sentences above for each case. The article das stays the same in nominative singular but changes in other cases. Practice declension in your own sentences.
Is Segeln a noun?
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Yes, Segeln is a noun (also called a substantive). German nouns are always capitalized. The article for Segeln is das. Every German noun has a fixed article you must memorize.
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