Why does the noun Bahnhof 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 Bahnhof

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Bahnhofein Bahnhofkein Bahnhof
Akkusativden Bahnhofeinen Bahnhofkeinen Bahnhof
Dativdem Bahnhofeinem Bahnhofkeinem Bahnhof
Genitivdes Bahnhofseines Bahnhofskeines Bahnhofs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Bahnhof in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der alte Bahnhof ist groß.The old train station is big.
Ein alter Bahnhof steht dort.An old train station stands there.
Kein alter Bahnhof ist hier.No old train station is here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den alten Bahnhof.I see the old train station.
Ich suche einen alten Bahnhof.I am looking for an old train station.
Ich finde keinen alten Bahnhof.I don't find any old train station.
Dativ
Ich bin an dem alten Bahnhof.I am at the old train station.
Ich fahre zu einem alten Bahnhof.I drive to an old train station.
Ich warte an keinem alten Bahnhof.I am not waiting at any old train station.
Genitiv
Das Dach des alten Bahnhofs ist rot.The roof of the old train station is red.
Die Lage eines alten Bahnhofs ist gut.The location of an old train station is good.
Der Plan keines alten Bahnhofs ist fertig.The plan of no old train station is ready.

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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 Bahnhof?

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

The German noun Bahnhof is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Bahnhof?

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

What does der Bahnhof mean in English?

The German word der Bahnhof translates to “railway station” in English.

How do you decline der Bahnhof?

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

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.