Why does the noun Haar 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 Haar
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Haar | ein Haar | kein Haar |
| Akkusativ | das Haar | ein Haar | kein Haar |
| Dativ | dem Haar | einem Haar | keinem Haar |
| Genitiv | des Haares | eines Haares | keines Haares |
| Nominativ | die Haare | Haare | keine Haare |
| Akkusativ | die Haare | Haare | keine Haare |
| Dativ | den Haaren | Haaren | keinen Haaren |
| Genitiv | der Haare | Haare | keiner Haare |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Haar in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das blonde Haar ist sehr schön.The blond hair is very beautiful. | Dort liegt ein langes Haar.A long hair is lying there. | Kein graues Haar war zu sehen.No gray hair was to be seen. |
| Akkusativ | Ich schneide das lange Haar.I am cutting the long hair. | Sie hat ein fremdes Haar gefunden.She found a strange hair. | Er möchte kein graues Haar haben.He wants to have no gray hair. |
| Dativ | Mit dem offenen Haar sieht es besser aus.It looks better with the hair down. | Sie spielt mit einem goldenen Haar.She is playing with a golden hair. | Bei keinem trockenen Haar hilft das.That doesn't help with any dry hair. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des einzelnen Haares ist rot.The color of the single hair is red. | Die Länge eines menschlichen Haares ist erstaunlich.The length of a human hair is amazing. | Trotz keines sichtbaren Haares ist er kahl.Despite no visible hair, he is bald. |
| Nominativ | Die schwarzen Haare glänzen in der Sonne.The black hair shines in the sun. | Kurze Haare sind heute modern.Short hair is modern today. | Keine blonden Haare gefallen mir.I don't like any blond hair. |
| Akkusativ | Sie wäscht die schmutzigen Haare.She is washing the dirty hair. | Er hat schöne Haare.He has beautiful hair. | Ich will keine langen Haare.I want no long hair. |
| Dativ | Was machst du mit den langen Haaren?What are you doing with the long hair? | Sie hat Probleme mit fettigen Haaren.She has problems with greasy hair. | Mit keinen kurzen Haaren kann man das machen.You can't do that with any short hair. |
| Genitiv | Die Pflege der langen Haare ist wichtig.The care of the long hair is important. | Das ist ein Shampoo für trockene Haare.This is a shampoo for dry hair. | Wegen keiner ausfallenden Haare muss er zum Arzt.He has to see a doctor because of no falling hair. |
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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 Haar?
It is das Haar. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Haar is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Haar?
The German noun Haar is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Haar?
The plural form of das Haar is die Haare. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Haar mean in English?
The German word das Haar translates to “hair” in English.
How do you decline das Haar?
Like all German nouns, Haar changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Haar
- Akkusativ: das Haar
- Dativ: dem Haar
- Genitiv: des Haares
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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