Why does the noun Globus have the article der?

Most Latin-derived nouns ending in -us are masculine.

Examples

der Zirkus (circus), der Rhythmus (rhythm), der Radius (radius), der Bonus (bonus), der Globus (globe), der Virus (virus)

Exceptions

das Genus (grammatical gender), das Tempus (tense)

Declension table for German noun Globus

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Globusein Globuskein Globus
Akkusativden Globuseinen Globuskeinen Globus
Dativdem Globuseinem Globuskeinem Globus
Genitivdes Globuseines Globuskeines Globus

Examples in context

Real sentences using Globus in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Globus ist groß.The new globe is big.
Ein großer Globus steht hier.A big globe stands here.
Kein alter Globus funktioniert mehr.No old globe works anymore.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den neuen Globus.I see the new globe.
Er kauft einen großen Globus.He buys a big globe.
Ich habe keinen alten Globus.I have no old globe.
Dativ
Ich spiele mit dem neuen Globus.I play with the new globe.
Er hilft einem großen Globus-Hersteller.He helps a big globe manufacturer.
Ich gebe keinem alten Globus eine Chance.I give no old globe a chance.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des neuen Globus ist blau.The color of the new globe is blue.
Der Preis eines großen Globus ist hoch.The price of a big globe is high.
Der Wert keines alten Globus ist hoch.The value of no old globe is high.

GET THE APP

Practice der Globus in the app

Master der Globus (and 5,000+ other German nouns) with quizzes, smart review, and instant grammar tips.

  • 5,000+ nouns with translations in 11 languages
  • Quizzes by level, category, or your weakest words
  • Snap a photo of any German text — extract nouns instantly
Der Artikel app — quiz screen Der Artikel app — grammar rule tooltip

Frequently asked questions

Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.

Is it der, die, or das Globus?

It is der Globus. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Globus 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 Globus?

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

What does der Globus mean in English?

The German word der Globus translates to “globe” in English.

How do you decline der Globus?

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

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.