Why does the noun Ausland have the article das?
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 Ausland
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Ausland | ein Ausland | kein Ausland |
| Akkusativ | das Ausland | ein Ausland | kein Ausland |
| Dativ | dem Ausland | einem Ausland | keinem Ausland |
| Genitiv | des Auslands | eines Auslands | keines Auslands |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Ausland in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das schöne Ausland lockt viele Menschen.The beautiful foreign country attracts many people. | Ein schönes Ausland ist ihr Reiseziel.A beautiful foreign country is her travel destination. | Kein schönes Ausland liegt in der Nähe.No beautiful foreign country is nearby. |
| Akkusativ | Sie besucht das schöne Ausland.She visits the beautiful foreign country. | Er sucht ein schönes Ausland für den Job.He is looking for a beautiful foreign country for the job. | Ich finde kein schönes Ausland auf der Karte.I can't find a beautiful foreign country on the map. |
| Dativ | Er arbeitet in dem schönen Ausland.He works in the beautiful foreign country. | Sie träumt von einem schönen Ausland.She dreams of a beautiful foreign country. | Mit keinem schönen Ausland hat er Erfahrung.He has no experience with any beautiful foreign country. |
| Genitiv | Die Kultur des schönen Auslands ist faszinierend.The culture of the beautiful foreign country is fascinating. | Die Vorteile eines schönen Auslands sind klar.The advantages of a beautiful foreign country are clear. | Die Gesetze keines schönen Auslands sind einfach.The laws of no beautiful foreign country are simple. |
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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 Ausland?
It is das Ausland. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ausland is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Ausland?
The German noun Ausland is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Ausland?
The noun Ausland is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Ausland mean in English?
The German word das Ausland translates to “foreign countries” in English.
How do you decline das Ausland?
Like all German nouns, Ausland changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Ausland
- Akkusativ: das Ausland
- Dativ: dem Ausland
- Genitiv: des Auslands
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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