Why does the noun Geburtsjahr 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 Geburtsjahr
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Geburtsjahr | ein Geburtsjahr | — |
| Akkusativ | das Geburtsjahr | ein Geburtsjahr | — |
| Dativ | dem Geburtsjahr | einem Geburtsjahr | — |
| Genitiv | des Geburtsjahrs | eines Geburtsjahrs | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Geburtsjahr in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Geburtsjahr?
It is das Geburtsjahr. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Geburtsjahr is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Geburtsjahr?
The noun Geburtsjahr is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Geburtsjahr mean in English?
The German word das Geburtsjahr translates to “year of birth” in English.
How do you decline das Geburtsjahr?
Like all German nouns, Geburtsjahr changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Geburtsjahr
- Akkusativ: das Geburtsjahr
- Dativ: dem Geburtsjahr
- Genitiv: des Geburtsjahrs
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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