Why does the noun Gasthof 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 Gasthof
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Gasthof | ein Gasthof | — |
| Akkusativ | den Gasthof | einen Gasthof | — |
| Dativ | dem Gasthof | einem Gasthof | — |
| Genitiv | des Gasthofs | eines Gasthofs | — |
| Nominativ | die Gasthöfe | — Gasthöfe | — |
| Akkusativ | die Gasthöfe | — Gasthöfe | — |
| Dativ | den Gasthöfen | — Gasthöfen | — |
| Genitiv | der Gasthöfe | — Gasthöfe | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Gasthof in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Gasthof?
It is der Gasthof. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Gasthof 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 Gasthof?
The plural form of der Gasthof is die Gasthöfe. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Gasthof mean in English?
The German word der Gasthof translates to “inn” in English.
How do you decline der Gasthof?
Like all German nouns, Gasthof changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Gasthof
- Akkusativ: den Gasthof
- Dativ: dem Gasthof
- Genitiv: des Gasthofs
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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