Why does the noun Feuer 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 Feuer

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Feuerein Feuerkein Feuer
Akkusativdas Feuerein Feuerkein Feuer
Dativdem Feuereinem Feuerkeinem Feuer
Genitivdes Feuerseines Feuerskeines Feuers

Examples in context

Real sentences using Feuer in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das große Feuer brennt hell.The big fire burns brightly.
Ein großes Feuer ist gefährlich.A big fire is dangerous.
Hier ist kein großes Feuer.There is no big fire here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe das große Feuer.I see the big fire.
Wir machen ein großes Feuer.We make a big fire.
Er mag kein großes Feuer.He doesn't like any big fire.
Dativ
Ich bin bei dem großen Feuer.I am at the big fire.
Er sitzt an einem großen Feuer.He sits by a big fire.
Sie ist bei keinem großen Feuer.She is at no big fire.
Genitiv
Die Hitze des großen Feuers ist stark.The heat of the big fire is strong.
Der Rauch eines großen Feuers ist dicht.The smoke of a big fire is dense.
Die Ursache keines großen Feuers ist klar.The cause of no big fire is clear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Feuer?

It is das Feuer. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Feuer 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 Feuer?

The German noun Feuer is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Feuer?

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

What does das Feuer mean in English?

The German word das Feuer translates to “fire” in English.

How do you decline das Feuer?

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

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.