Why does the noun Friedhof have the article der?

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 Friedhof

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Friedhofein Friedhofkein Friedhof
Akkusativden Friedhofeinen Friedhofkeinen Friedhof
Dativdem Friedhofeinem Friedhofkeinem Friedhof
Genitivdes Friedhofseines Friedhofskeines Friedhofs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Friedhof in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der alte Friedhof ist sehr alt.The old cemetery is very old.
Ein schöner Friedhof liegt im Tal.A beautiful cemetery lies in the valley.
Kein neuer Friedhof ist hier erlaubt.No new cemetery is allowed here.
Akkusativ
Ich besuche den alten Friedhof.I visit the old cemetery.
Wir suchen einen neuen Friedhof.We are looking for a new cemetery.
Er sieht keinen schönen Friedhof.He doesn't see a beautiful cemetery.
Dativ
Er geht zu dem alten Friedhof.He goes to the old cemetery.
Ich stehe vor einem neuen Friedhof.I stand in front of a new cemetery.
Sie wohnt bei keinem großen Friedhof.She doesn't live near a large cemetery.
Genitiv
Die Lage des alten Friedhofs ist gut.The location of the old cemetery is good.
Der Name eines neuen Friedhofs ist unbekannt.The name of a new cemetery is unknown.
Die Größe keines großen Friedhofs ist egal.The size of no large cemetery matters.

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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 Friedhof?

It is der Friedhof. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Friedhof is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of der Friedhof?

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

What does der Friedhof mean in English?

The German word der Friedhof translates to “cemetery” in English.

How do you decline der Friedhof?

Like all German nouns, Friedhof changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Friedhof
  • Akkusativ: den Friedhof
  • Dativ: dem Friedhof
  • Genitiv: des Friedhofs

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.