Singular
die
Freizeit
spare time
Plural: die Freizeiten
Why does the noun Freizeit 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 Freizeit
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Freizeit | eine Freizeit | keine Freizeit |
| Akkusativ | die Freizeit | eine Freizeit | keine Freizeit |
| Dativ | der Freizeit | einer Freizeit | keiner Freizeit |
| Genitiv | der Freizeit | einer Freizeit | keiner Freizeit |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Freizeit in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die freie Freizeit ist sehr wichtig.The free time is very important. | Eine kurze Freizeit tut immer gut.A short free time always feels good. | Keine viele Freizeit ist leider normal.No much free time is unfortunately normal. |
| Akkusativ | Ich genieße die ruhige Freizeit.I enjoy the quiet free time. | Er braucht eine kreative Freizeit.He needs a creative free time. | Wir haben keine gemeinsame Freizeit.We have no shared free time. |
| Dativ | In der knappen Freizeit lese ich.In the scarce free time, I read. | Mit einer guten Freizeit geht es besser.With a good free time, things go better. | Nach keiner langen Freizeit bin ich müde.After no long break, I am tired. |
| Genitiv | Das Ende der verdienten Freizeit naht.The end of the deserved free time is approaching. | Die Planung einer aktiven Freizeit ist wichtig.The planning of an active free time is important. | Trotz keiner freien Freizeit ist er froh.Despite no free time, he is happy. |
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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 Freizeit?
It is die Freizeit. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Freizeit 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 Freizeit?
The German noun Freizeit is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Freizeit?
The plural form of die Freizeit is die Freizeiten. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Freizeit mean in English?
The German word die Freizeit translates to “spare time” in English.
How do you decline die Freizeit?
Like all German nouns, Freizeit changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Freizeit
- Akkusativ: die Freizeit
- Dativ: der Freizeit
- Genitiv: der Freizeit
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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