Why does the noun Geburt 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 Geburt

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Geburteine Geburtkeine Geburt
Akkusativdie Geburteine Geburtkeine Geburt
Dativder Geburteiner Geburtkeiner Geburt
Genitivder Geburteiner Geburtkeiner Geburt

Examples in context

Real sentences using Geburt in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die erste Geburt war schwer.The first birth was difficult.
Eine neue Geburt ist ein Wunder.A new birth is a miracle.
Keine Geburt ist einfach.No birth is easy.
Akkusativ
Ich erinnere mich an die Geburt.I remember the birth.
Wir feiern eine neue Geburt.We celebrate a new birth.
Ich sehe keine Geburt.I don't see any birth.
Dativ
Ich gratuliere zu der schönen Geburt.I congratulate on the beautiful birth.
Ich spreche über einer Geburt.I speak about a birth.
Ich spreche über keiner Geburt.I speak about no birth.
Genitiv
Der Tag der Geburt ist wichtig.The day of the birth is important.
Der Tag einer Geburt ist schön.The day of a birth is beautiful.
Der Tag keiner Geburt ist bekannt.The day of no birth is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Geburt?

It is die Geburt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Geburt 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 Geburt?

The German noun Geburt is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Geburt?

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

What does die Geburt mean in English?

The German word die Geburt translates to “birth” in English.

How do you decline die Geburt?

Like all German nouns, Geburt changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Geburt
  • Akkusativ: die Geburt
  • Dativ: der Geburt
  • Genitiv: der Geburt

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.