The idea
Use der Handschuh for the nominative singular, den Handschuh for the accusative, dem Handschuh for the dative, and des Handschuhs for the genitive. In the dative plural use den Handschuhen.
| Kasus | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Handschuh | die Handschuhe |
| Akkusativ | den Handschuh | die Handschuhe |
| Dativ | dem Handschuh | den Handschuhen |
| Genitiv | des Handschuhs | der Handschuhe |
Meaning and useful combinations
Handschuh takes its gender from Schuh. Ein Paar Handschuhe normally contains a left and a right glove.
Useful combinations: einen Handschuh anziehen; ein Paar Handschuhe; der Arbeitshandschuh. Practise each as a complete phrase; the article belongs to the noun even when an adjective comes between them.
Article check: nominative singular
die Handschuhder HandschuhThis check asks for the nominative singular: der Handschuh. In the meaning taught here, Handschuh is masculine. The nominative plural is die Handschuhe. Learn both forms together; an English translation does not determine German gender.
Examples
- Der rechte Handschuh liegt noch im Auto.The right glove is still in the car.
- Ich ziehe den Handschuh vor der Gartenarbeit an.I put on the glove before gardening.
- In dem Handschuh fühlt sich meine Hand sicher an.My hand feels protected in the glove.
- Die Innenfläche des Handschuhs ist verstärkt.The palm of the glove is reinforced.
- Die Handschuhe müssen nach dem Einsatz trocknen.The gloves need to dry after use.
- Mit diesen Handschuhen kann ich das Handy bedienen.I can use my phone with these gloves.
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Watch out
Do not transfer the gender of a translated word into German. The basic learning pair is der Handschuh — die Handschuhe. Handschuh takes its gender from Schuh. Ein Paar Handschuhe normally contains a left and a right glove.
Try it yourself
___ Handschuh (der / die / das)
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der
der: Handschuh is masculine.
Plural: der Handschuh → die ___
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Handschuhe
Handschuhe: the plural has the article die in the nominative and accusative.
Dativ Singular: mit ___ Handschuh (dem / der)
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dem
dem: mit takes the dative, giving mit dem Handschuh.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
___ Handschuh (der / die / das)
Plural: der Handschuh → die ___
Dativ Singular: mit ___ Handschuh (dem / der)
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Tap the words in the right order.
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Read the six situations, identify Handschuh and its forms, then complete the article, plural and dative checks without looking at the table.