Singular
das
Fest
festival, celebration
Plural: die Feste
Why does the noun Fest 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 Fest
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Fest | ein Fest | kein Fest |
| Akkusativ | das Fest | ein Fest | kein Fest |
| Dativ | dem Fest | ein Fest | keinem Fest |
| Genitiv | des Festes | eines Festes | keines Festes |
| Nominativ | die Feste | Feste | keine Feste |
| Akkusativ | die Feste | Feste | keine Feste |
| Dativ | den Festen | Festen | keinen Festen |
| Genitiv | der Feste | Feste | keiner Feste |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Fest in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Fest beginnt bald.The big festival starts soon. | Ein schönes Fest wäre toll.A nice festival would be great. | Kein Fest findet heute statt.No festival takes place today. |
| Akkusativ | Wir besuchen das große Fest.We visit the big festival. | Ich plane ein kleines Fest.I am planning a small festival. | Er mag kein lautes Fest.He doesn't like a loud festival. |
| Dativ | Auf dem letzten Fest war es schön.It was nice at the last festival. | Ich freue mich auf ein Fest.I'm looking forward to a festival. | Bei keinem Fest gibt es Probleme.There are no problems at any festival. |
| Genitiv | Der Beginn des Festes ist um acht.The beginning of the festival is at eight. | Die Stimmung eines eines guten Festes ist wichtig.The atmosphere of a good festival is important. | Das Ende keines keines Festes ist traurig.The end of no festival is sad. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Feste sind lustig.The many festivals are fun. | Tolle Feste machen Spaß.Great festivals are fun. | Keine Feste sind hier erlaubt.No festivals are allowed here. |
| Akkusativ | Sie organisieren die nächsten Feste.They organize the next festivals. | Wir feiern gern schöne Feste.We like to celebrate nice festivals. | Ich mag keine langweiligen Feste.I don't like boring festivals. |
| Dativ | Bei den vielen Festen tanzen wir.We dance at the many festivals. | Er hilft bei großen Festen.He helps with big festivals. | Ich feiere auf keinen langweiligen Festen.I celebrate at no boring festivals. |
| Genitiv | Die Musik der alten Feste war gut.The music of the old festivals was good. | Die Planung vieler Feste ist schwer.The planning of many festivals is difficult. | Die Organisation keiner großen Feste ist einfach.The organization of no big festivals is easy. |
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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 Fest?
It is das Fest. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Fest 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 Fest?
The German noun Fest is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Fest?
The plural form of das Fest is die Feste. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Fest mean in English?
The German word das Fest translates to “festival, celebration” in English.
How do you decline das Fest?
Like all German nouns, Fest changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Fest
- Akkusativ: das Fest
- Dativ: dem Fest
- Genitiv: des Festes
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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