Why does the noun Hafenstadt have the article die?

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 Hafenstadt

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Hafenstadteine Hafenstadtkeine Hafenstadt
Akkusativdie Hafenstadteine Hafenstadtkeine Hafenstadt
Dativder Hafenstadteiner Hafenstadtkeiner Hafenstadt
Genitivder Hafenstadteiner Hafenstadtkeiner Hafenstadt

Examples in context

Real sentences using Hafenstadt in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die alte Hafenstadt ist schön.The old port city is beautiful.
Eine neue Hafenstadt entsteht.A new port city is emerging.
Keine Hafenstadt ist hier nah.No port city is near here.
Akkusativ
Ich besuche die alte Hafenstadt.I visit the old port city.
Er sucht eine neue Hafenstadt.He is looking for a new port city.
Wir sehen keine Hafenstadt.We see no port city.
Dativ
Ich wohne in der alten Hafenstadt.I live in the old port city.
Er fährt zu einer neuen Hafenstadt.He drives to a new port city.
Ich bin keiner Hafenstadt treu.I am loyal to no port city.
Genitiv
Die Geschichte der alten Hafenstadt ist lang.The history of the old port city is long.
Der Charme einer neuen Hafenstadt ist groß.The charm of a new port city is great.
Die Lage keiner Hafenstadt ist gut.The location of no port city is good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Hafenstadt?

It is die Hafenstadt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Hafenstadt is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of die Hafenstadt?

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

What does die Hafenstadt mean in English?

The German word die Hafenstadt translates to “port city” in English.

How do you decline die Hafenstadt?

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

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.