Why does the noun Gurt 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 Gurt
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Gurt | ein Gurt | — |
| Akkusativ | den Gurt | einen Gurt | — |
| Dativ | dem Gurt | einem Gurt | — |
| Genitiv | des Gurts | eines Gurts | — |
| Nominativ | die Gurte | — Gurte | — |
| Akkusativ | die Gurte | — Gurte | — |
| Dativ | den Gurten | — Gurten | — |
| Genitiv | der Gurte | — Gurte | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Gurt in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Gurt?
It is der Gurt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Gurt 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 Gurt?
The plural form of der Gurt is die Gurte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Gurt mean in English?
The German word der Gurt translates to “belt” in English.
How do you decline der Gurt?
Like all German nouns, Gurt changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Gurt
- Akkusativ: den Gurt
- Dativ: dem Gurt
- Genitiv: des Gurts
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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