Why does the noun Feld 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 Feld
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Feld | ein Feld | kein Feld |
| Akkusativ | das Feld | ein Feld | kein Feld |
| Dativ | dem Feld | einem Feld | keinem Feld |
| Genitiv | des Feldes | eines Feldes | keines Feldes |
| Nominativ | die Felder | Felder | keine Felder |
| Akkusativ | die Felder | Felder | keine Felder |
| Dativ | den Feldern | Feldern | keinen Feldern |
| Genitiv | der Felder | Felder | keiner Felder |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Feld in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das grüne Feld ist sehr groß.The green field is very large. | Vor uns liegt ein weites Feld.A wide field lies before us. | Hier ist kein freies Feld zu sehen.No free field can be seen here. |
| Akkusativ | Der Bauer pflügt das ganze Feld.The farmer plows the whole field. | Wir suchen ein großes Feld zum Spielen.We are looking for a large field to play in. | Ich sehe kein einziges Feld in der Nähe.I see no single field nearby. |
| Dativ | Auf dem fruchtbaren Feld wächst Weizen.Wheat grows on the fertile field. | Wir arbeiten auf einem großen Feld.We are working on a large field. | Er steht auf keinem leeren Feld.He is standing on no empty field. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des goldenen Feldes ist schön.The color of the golden field is beautiful. | Am Rande eines weiten Feldes steht ein Baum.A tree stands at the edge of a wide field. | Trotz keines unfruchtbaren Feldes gibt er nicht auf.Despite no barren field, he doesn't give up. |
| Nominativ | Die bunten Felder blühen im Frühling.The colorful fields bloom in spring. | Dort gibt es schöne Felder.There are beautiful fields there. | Keine leeren Felder sind mehr frei.No empty fields are free anymore. |
| Akkusativ | Man kann die goldenen Felder von hier sehen.One can see the golden fields from here. | Er besitzt weite Felder in der Region.He owns vast fields in the region. | Wir haben keine neuen Felder gekauft.We have not bought any new fields. |
| Dativ | Die Kinder spielen auf den grünen Feldern.The children are playing on the green fields. | Er geht zwischen blühenden Feldern spazieren.He is walking between blooming fields. | Auf keinen steinigen Feldern wachsen Pflanzen.Plants grow in no stony fields. |
| Genitiv | Der Wert der umliegenden Felder ist gestiegen.The value of the surrounding fields has increased. | Die Ernte vieler Felder war erfolgreich.The harvest of many fields was successful. | Die Namen keiner alten Felder sind unbekannt.The names of no old fields are known. |
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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 Feld?
It is das Feld. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Feld is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Feld?
The German noun Feld is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Feld?
The plural form of das Feld is die Felder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Feld mean in English?
The German word das Feld translates to “field” in English.
How do you decline das Feld?
Like all German nouns, Feld changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Feld
- Akkusativ: das Feld
- Dativ: dem Feld
- Genitiv: des Feldes
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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