Why does the noun Ferien 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 Ferien
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Ferien | Ferien | keine Ferien |
| Akkusativ | die Ferien | Ferien | keine Ferien |
| Dativ | den Ferien | Ferien | keinen Ferien |
| Genitiv | der Ferien | Ferien | keiner Ferien |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Ferien in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die langen Ferien beginnen bald.The long holidays begin soon. | Schöne Ferien sind wichtig für uns.Nice holidays are important for us. | Keine Ferien sind dieses Jahr geplant.No holidays are planned this year. |
| Akkusativ | Wir genießen die schönen Ferien.We enjoy the beautiful holidays. | Ich brauche dringend neue Ferien.I urgently need new holidays. | Sie haben keine langen Ferien.They don't have long holidays. |
| Dativ | Nach den kurzen Ferien beginnt die Schule.After the short holidays, school begins. | Mit schönen Ferien ist alles besser.With nice holidays, everything is better. | Wir sprechen über keinen Ferien.We talk about no holidays. |
| Genitiv | Die Dauer der langen Ferien ist bekannt.The duration of the long holidays is known. | Die Planung schöner Ferien ist wichtig.The planning of nice holidays is important. | Der Beginn keiner Ferien ist in Sicht.The start of no holidays is in sight. |
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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 Ferien?
It is die Ferien. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ferien 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 Ferien?
The German noun Ferien is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Ferien?
The plural form of die Ferien is die Ferien. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Ferien mean in English?
The German word die Ferien translates to “” in English.
How do you decline die Ferien?
Like all German nouns, Ferien changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Ferien
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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