Why does the noun Bauch 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 Bauch

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Bauchein Bauchkein Bauch
Akkusativden Baucheinen Bauchkeinen Bauch
Dativdem Baucheinem Bauchkeinem Bauch
Genitivdes Baucheseines Baucheskeines Bauches

Examples in context

Real sentences using Bauch in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Bauch ist groß.The new belly is big.
Ein großer Bauch ist rund.A big belly is round.
Kein kleiner Bauch ist sichtbar.No small belly is visible.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den großen Bauch.I see the big belly.
Er hat einen runden Bauch.He has a round belly.
Ich will keinen dicken Bauch.I don't want a fat belly.
Dativ
Ich reibe dem schmerzhaften Bauch.I rub the painful belly.
Mit einem großen Bauch ist es schwer.With a big belly, it is difficult.
Ich bin zufrieden mit keinem dicken Bauch.I am not satisfied with any fat belly.
Genitiv
Die Größe des neuen Bauches ist wichtig.The size of the new belly is important.
Der Schmerz eines großen Bauches ist stark.The pain of a big belly is strong.
Der Grund keines dicken Bauches ist unbekannt.The reason for no fat belly is unknown.

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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 Bauch?

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

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

What is the plural of der Bauch?

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

What does der Bauch mean in English?

The German word der Bauch translates to “belly” in English.

How do you decline der Bauch?

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

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.