Why does the noun Bart 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 Bart
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Bart | ein Bart | kein Bart |
| Akkusativ | den Bart | einen Bart | keinen Bart |
| Dativ | dem Bart | einem Bart | keinem Bart |
| Genitiv | des Bartes | eines Bartes | keines Bartes |
| Nominativ | die Bärte | Bärte | keine Bärte |
| Akkusativ | die Bärte | Bärte | keine Bärte |
| Dativ | den Bärten | Bärten | keinen Bärten |
| Genitiv | der Bärte | Bärten | keiner Bärte |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Bart in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Bart ist lang.The new beard is long. | Ein alter Bart ist oft kurz.An old beard is often short. | Kein schlechter Bart ist perfekt.No bad beard is perfect. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den großen Bart.I see the big beard. | Er hat einen schönen Bart.He has a beautiful beard. | Sie mag keinen kurzen Bart.She doesn't like a short beard. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem langen Bart eine Creme.I give the long beard a cream. | Mit einem neuen Bart geht das.That works with a new beard. | Ich spreche mit keinem alten Bart.I speak with no old beard. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des neuen Bartes ist hell.The color of the new beard is light. | Der Preis eines alten Bartes ist hoch.The price of an old beard is high. | Der Wert keines schlechten Bartes ist gering.The value of no bad beard is low. |
| Nominativ | Die langen Bärte sind schön.The long beards are beautiful. | Neue Bärte sind manchmal kurz.New beards are sometimes short. | Keine schwarzen Bärte sind grau.No black beards are gray. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die langen Bärte.We see the long beards. | Ich sehe neue Bärte.I see new beards. | Er sieht keine alten Bärte.He sees no old beards. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den kurzen Bärten Cremes.I give the short beards creams. | Mit langen Bärten geht das.That works with long beards. | Ich spreche mit keinen schwarzen Bärten.I speak with no black beards. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der langen Bärte ist dunkel.The color of the long beards is dark. | Die Form neuer Bärten ist oft verschieden.The shape of new beards is often different. | Der Wert keiner alten Bärte ist gering.The value of no old beards is low. |
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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 Bart?
It is der Bart. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Bart 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 Bart?
The German noun Bart is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Bart?
The plural form of der Bart is die Bärte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Bart mean in English?
The German word der Bart translates to “beard” in English.
How do you decline der Bart?
Like all German nouns, Bart changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Bart
- Akkusativ: den Bart
- Dativ: dem Bart
- Genitiv: des Bartes
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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