Singular
der
Alltag
workday, daily routine
Plural: die Alltage
Why does the noun Alltag 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 Alltag
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Alltag | ein Alltag | kein Alltag |
| Akkusativ | den Alltag | einen Alltag | keinen Alltag |
| Dativ | dem Alltag | einem Alltag | keinem Alltag |
| Genitiv | des Alltags | eines Alltags | keines Alltags |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Alltag in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Alltag beginnt heute.The new everyday life begins today. | Ein guter Alltag ist wichtig.A good everyday life is important. | Kein langweiliger Alltag ist hier.No boring everyday life is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag den einfachen Alltag.I like the simple everyday life. | Er hat einen guten Alltag.He has a good everyday life. | Sie will keinen stressigen Alltag.She does not want a stressful everyday life. |
| Dativ | Ich passe mich dem neuen Alltag an.I adapt to the new everyday routine. | Mit einem guten Alltag geht es.It works with a good everyday life. | Mit keinem stressigen Alltag ist es leicht.It is easy with no stressful everyday life. |
| Genitiv | Die Freude des neuen Alltags ist groß.The joy of the new everyday life is great. | Der Stress eines guten Alltags ist gering.The stress of a good everyday life is low. | Die Last keines langweiligen Alltags ist bekannt.The burden of no boring everyday life is known. |
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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 Alltag?
It is der Alltag. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Alltag is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Alltag?
The German noun Alltag is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Alltag?
The plural form of der Alltag is die Alltage. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Alltag mean in English?
The German word der Alltag translates to “workday, daily routine” in English.
How do you decline der Alltag?
Like all German nouns, Alltag changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Alltag
- Akkusativ: den Alltag
- Dativ: dem Alltag
- Genitiv: des Alltags
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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