Why does the noun Geburtsort 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 Geburtsort
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Geburtsort | ein Geburtsort | — |
| Akkusativ | den Geburtsort | einen Geburtsort | — |
| Dativ | dem Geburtsort | einem Geburtsort | — |
| Genitiv | des Geburtsorts | eines Geburtsorts | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Geburtsort in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Geburtsort?
It is der Geburtsort. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Geburtsort 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 Geburtsort?
The noun Geburtsort is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Geburtsort mean in English?
The German word der Geburtsort translates to “place of birth” in English.
How do you decline der Geburtsort?
Like all German nouns, Geburtsort changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Geburtsort
- Akkusativ: den Geburtsort
- Dativ: dem Geburtsort
- Genitiv: des Geburtsorts
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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