Why does the noun Fahrt 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 Fahrt

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Fahrteine Fahrtkeine Fahrt
Akkusativdie Fahrteine Fahrtkeine Fahrt
Dativder Fahrteiner Fahrtkeiner Fahrt
Genitivder Fahrteiner Fahrtkeiner Fahrt

Examples in context

Real sentences using Fahrt in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die lange Fahrt ist anstrengend.The long journey is exhausting.
Eine kurze Fahrt ist angenehm.A short journey is pleasant.
Keine schnelle Fahrt ist sicher.No fast journey is safe.
Akkusativ
Ich mache die lange Fahrt.I take the long journey.
Wir planen eine kurze Fahrt.We are planning a short journey.
Er mag keine lange Fahrt.He doesn't like a long journey.
Dativ
Ich bin mit der langen Fahrt zufrieden.I am satisfied with the long journey.
Er ist auf einer langen Fahrt.He is on a long journey.
Sie kommt von keiner langen Fahrt.She comes from no long journey.
Genitiv
Das Ziel der langen Fahrt ist nah.The destination of the long journey is near.
Der Beginn einer schönen Fahrt ist aufregend.The beginning of a beautiful journey is exciting.
Die Dauer keiner kurzen Fahrt ist bekannt.The duration of no short journey is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Fahrt?

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

What CEFR level is the word Fahrt?

The German noun Fahrt is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Fahrt?

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

What does die Fahrt mean in English?

The German word die Fahrt translates to “drive, trip” in English.

How do you decline die Fahrt?

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

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.