Why does the noun Feier 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 Feier

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Feiereine Feierkeine Feier
Akkusativdie Feiereine Feierkeine Feier
Dativder Feiereiner Feierkeiner Feier
Genitivder Feiereiner Feierkeiner Feier

Examples in context

Real sentences using Feier in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die große Feier beginnt bald.The big celebration starts soon.
Eine kleine Feier ist geplant.A small celebration is planned.
Keine laute Feier stört uns.No loud celebration disturbs us.
Akkusativ
Ich besuche die nächste Feier.I am visiting the next celebration.
Er plant eine kleine Feier.He is planning a small celebration.
Sie will keine große Feier.She doesn't want a big celebration.
Dativ
Ich helfe bei der letzten Feier.I help with the last celebration.
Er nimmt an einer kleinen Feier teil.He participates in a small celebration.
Sie geht zu keiner großen Feier.She doesn't go to a big celebration.
Genitiv
Der Beginn der schönen Feier war pünktlich.The beginning of the beautiful celebration was punctual.
Das Ende einer kleinen Feier ist traurig.The end of a small celebration is sad.
Der Zweck keiner großen Feier ist unklar.The purpose of no big celebration is unclear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Feier?

It is die Feier. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Feier 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 Feier?

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

What does die Feier mean in English?

The German word die Feier translates to “celebration” in English.

How do you decline die Feier?

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

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.