Why does the noun Bauernhof 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 Bauernhof

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Bauernhofein Bauernhof—
Akkusativden Bauernhofeinen Bauernhof—
Dativdem Bauernhofeinem Bauernhof—
Genitivdes Bauernhofseines Bauernhofs—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Bauernhof in different cases.

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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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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 Bauernhof?

It is der Bauernhof. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Bauernhof is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of der Bauernhof?

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

What does der Bauernhof mean in English?

The German word der Bauernhof translates to “farm” in English.

How do you decline der Bauernhof?

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

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.