Why does the noun Feiern have the article das?

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 Feiern

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Feiernein Feiernkein Feiern
Akkusativdas Feiernein Feiernkein Feiern
Dativdem Feierneinem Feiernkeinem Feiern
Genitivdes Feiernseines Feiernskeines Feierns

Examples in context

Real sentences using Feiern in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das große Feiern beginnt jetzt.The big celebration begins now.
Ein schönes Feiern ist geplant.A nice celebration is planned.
Kein lautes Feiern ist erlaubt.No loud celebration is allowed.
Akkusativ
Wir mögen das große Feiern.We like the big celebration.
Sie plant ein schönes Feiern.She plans a nice celebration.
Er mag kein lautes Feiern.He doesn't like a loud celebration.
Dativ
Bei dem großen Feiern tanzen wir.At the big celebration, we dance.
Nach einem schönen Feiern gehen wir.After a nice celebration, we go.
Mit keinem lauten Feiern ist es gut.With no loud celebration, it is good.
Genitiv
Der Beginn des großen Feierns ist spät.The beginning of the big celebration is late.
Das Ende eines schönen Feierns ist traurig.The end of a nice celebration is sad.
Die Dauer keines lauten Feierns ist lang.The duration of no loud celebration is long.

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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 Feiern?

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

What is the plural of das Feiern?

The noun Feiern is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Feiern mean in English?

The German word das Feiern translates to “celebrating” in English.

How do you decline das Feiern?

Like all German nouns, Feiern changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Feiern
  • Akkusativ: das Feiern
  • Dativ: dem Feiern
  • Genitiv: des Feierns

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.