Singular
der
Geburtstag
birthday
Plural: die Geburtstage
Why does the noun Geburtstag 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 Geburtstag
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Geburtstag | ein Geburtstag | kein Geburtstag |
| Nominativ | der Geburtstage | Geburtstage | keiner Geburtstage |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Geburtstag in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der nächste Geburtstag ist bald.The next birthday is soon. | Ein schöner Geburtstag ist wichtig.A nice birthday is important. | Kein trauriger Geburtstag ist gut.No sad birthday is good. |
| Nominativ | Der Beginn der nächsten Geburtstage ist nah.The beginning of the next birthdays is near. | Der Beginn vieler Geburtstage ist schön.The beginning of many birthdays is nice. | Der Beginn keiner traurigen Geburtstage ist gut.The beginning of no sad birthdays is good. |
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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 Geburtstag?
It is der Geburtstag. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Geburtstag is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Geburtstag?
The German noun Geburtstag is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Geburtstag?
The plural form of der Geburtstag is die Geburtstage. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Geburtstag mean in English?
The German word der Geburtstag translates to “birthday” in English.
How do you decline der Geburtstag?
Like all German nouns, Geburtstag changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Geburtstag
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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