Singular
der
Berg
hill, mountain
Plural: die Berge
Why does the noun Berg 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 Berg
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Berg | ein Berg | kein Berg |
| Akkusativ | den Berg | einen Berg | keinen Berg |
| Dativ | dem Berg | einem Berg | keinem Berg |
| Genitiv | des Berges | eines Berges | keines Berges |
| Nominativ | die Berge | Berge | keine Berge |
| Akkusativ | die Berge | Berge | keine Berge |
| Dativ | den Bergen | Bergen | keinen Bergen |
| Genitiv | der Berge | Berge | keiner Berge |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Berg in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der hohe Berg ist sehr schön.The high mountain is very beautiful. | Dort steht ein großer Berg.A big mountain stands there. | Kein hoher Berg ist hier in der Nähe.No high mountain is nearby. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den großen Berg.I see the big mountain. | Er besteigt einen hohen Berg.He is climbing a high mountain. | Wir malen keinen schönen Berg.We are not painting a beautiful mountain. |
| Dativ | Ich stehe auf dem hohen Berg.I am standing on the high mountain. | Wir wandern zu einem schönen Berg.We are hiking to a beautiful mountain. | Er wohnt bei keinem großen Berg.He doesn't live near a big mountain. |
| Genitiv | Die Spitze des hohen Berges ist weiß.The peak of the high mountain is white. | Der Gipfel eines großen Berges ist kalt.The summit of a big mountain is cold. | Der Weg keines hohen Berges ist einfach.The path of no high mountain is easy. |
| Nominativ | Die hohen Berge sind beeindruckend.The high mountains are impressive. | Dort sind schöne Berge.There are beautiful mountains there. | Hier gibt es keine hohen Berge.There are no high mountains here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir lieben die hohen Berge.We love the high mountains. | Sie fotografiert schöne Berge.She photographs beautiful mountains. | Ich kenne keine hohen Berge hier.I don't know any high mountains here. |
| Dativ | Wir sind in den hohen Bergen.We are in the high mountains. | Sie leben zwischen schönen Bergen.They live between beautiful mountains. | Mit keinen hohen Bergen wäre es langweilig.It would be boring with no high mountains. |
| Genitiv | Die Höhe der hohen Berge ist enorm.The height of the high mountains is enormous. | Die Schönheit hoher Berge ist bekannt.The beauty of high mountains is known. | Trotz keiner hohen Berge ist die Aussicht gut.Despite no high mountains, the view is good. |
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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 Berg?
It is der Berg. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Berg 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 Berg?
The German noun Berg is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Berg?
The plural form of der Berg is die Berge. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Berg mean in English?
The German word der Berg translates to “hill, mountain” in English.
How do you decline der Berg?
Like all German nouns, Berg changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Berg
- Akkusativ: den Berg
- Dativ: dem Berg
- Genitiv: des Berges
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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