Why does the noun Fieber 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 Fieber
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Fieber | ein Fieber | kein Fieber |
| Akkusativ | das Fieber | ein Fieber | kein Fieber |
| Dativ | dem Fieber | einem Fieber | keinem Fieber |
| Genitiv | des Fiebers | eines Fiebers | keines Fiebers |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Fieber in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das hohe Fieber steigt.The high fever is rising. | Ein leichtes Fieber ist gefährlich.A slight fever is dangerous. | Kein starkes Fieber wurde gemessen.No strong fever was measured. |
| Akkusativ | Er hat das hohe Fieber.He has the high fever. | Sie bekommt ein leichtes Fieber.She is getting a slight fever. | Ich habe kein starkes Fieber.I have no strong fever. |
| Dativ | Bei dem hohen Fieber muss er ruhen.With the high fever, he must rest. | Er kämpft mit einem leichten Fieber.He is fighting a slight fever. | Man hilft bei keinem starken Fieber.One helps with no strong fever. |
| Genitiv | Die Dauer des hohen Fiebers ist lang.The duration of the high fever is long. | Das Ende eines leichten Fiebers ist nah.The end of a slight fever is near. | Die Gefahr keines starken Fiebers ist gering.The danger of no strong fever is low. |
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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 Fieber?
It is das Fieber. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Fieber 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 Fieber?
The German noun Fieber is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Fieber?
The noun Fieber is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Fieber mean in English?
The German word das Fieber translates to “fever” in English.
How do you decline das Fieber?
Like all German nouns, Fieber changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Fieber
- Akkusativ: das Fieber
- Dativ: dem Fieber
- Genitiv: des Fiebers
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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