Why does the noun Bucht have the article die?

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 Bucht

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Buchteine Buchtkeine Bucht
Akkusativdie Buchteine Buchtkeine Bucht
Dativder Buchteiner Buchtkeiner Bucht
Genitivder Buchteiner Buchtkeiner Bucht

Examples in context

Real sentences using Bucht in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die Bucht ist sehr schön.The bay is very beautiful.
Eine kleine Bucht liegt dort.A small bay lies there.
Keine große Bucht ist hier zu finden.No large bay is to be found here.
Akkusativ
Wir sehen die Bucht dort.We see the bay there.
Ich suche eine ruhige Bucht zum Ankern.I am looking for a calm bay to anchor.
Er findet keine Bucht hier nicht.He doesn't find any bay here.
Dativ
In der Bucht ist es ruhig.It is calm in the bay.
Mit einer kleinen Bucht ist man sicher.With a small bay, one is safe.
Ich helfe keiner Bucht nicht.I don't help any bay.
Genitiv
Die Tiefe der Bucht ist groß.The depth of the bay is great.
Die Schönheit einer kleinen Bucht ist bekannt.The beauty of a small bay is known.
Die Wirkung keiner Bucht ist spürbar.The effect of no bay is noticeable.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Bucht?

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

What is the plural of die Bucht?

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

What does die Bucht mean in English?

The German word die Bucht translates to “bay” in English.

How do you decline die Bucht?

Like all German nouns, Bucht changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Bucht
  • Akkusativ: die Bucht
  • Dativ: der Bucht
  • Genitiv: der Bucht

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.