Why does the noun Halbinsel 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 Halbinsel

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Halbinseleine Halbinselkeine Halbinsel
Akkusativdie Halbinseleine Halbinselkeine Halbinsel
Dativder Halbinseleiner Halbinselkeiner Halbinsel
Genitivder Halbinseleiner Halbinselkeiner Halbinsel

Examples in context

Real sentences using Halbinsel in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die Halbinsel ist sehr lang.The peninsula is very long.
Eine große Halbinsel liegt dort.A large peninsula lies there.
Keine kleine Halbinsel ist hier zu sehen.No small peninsula is to be seen here.
Akkusativ
Wir sehen die Halbinsel dort.We see the peninsula there.
Ich besuche eine schöne Halbinsel im Urlaub.I visit a beautiful peninsula on holiday.
Er findet keine Halbinsel hier nicht.He doesn't find any peninsula here.
Dativ
Auf der Halbinsel ist es schön.It is beautiful on the peninsula.
Mit einer kleinen Halbinsel ist man sicher.With a small peninsula, one is safe.
Ich helfe keiner Halbinsel nicht.I don't help any peninsula.
Genitiv
Die Spitze der Halbinsel ist hoch.The tip of the peninsula is high.
Die Schönheit einer kleinen Halbinsel ist bekannt.The beauty of a small peninsula is known.
Die Wirkung keiner Halbinsel ist spürbar.The effect of no peninsula is noticeable.

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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 Halbinsel?

It is die Halbinsel. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Halbinsel 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 Halbinsel?

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

What does die Halbinsel mean in English?

The German word die Halbinsel translates to “peninsula” in English.

How do you decline die Halbinsel?

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

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.