Singular
der
Hals
neck, throat
Plural: die Hälse
Why does the noun Hals 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 Hals
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Hals | ein Hals | kein Hals |
| Akkusativ | den Hals | einen Hals | keinen Hals |
| Dativ | dem Hals | einem Hals | keinem Hals |
| Genitiv | des Halses | eines Halses | keines Halses |
| Nominativ | die Hälse | Hälse | keine Hälse |
| Akkusativ | die Hälse | Hälse | keine Hälse |
| Dativ | den Hälsen | Hälsen | keinen Hälsen |
| Genitiv | der Hälse | Hälse | keiner Hälse |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Hals in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der lange Hals ist elegant.The long neck is elegant. | Ein steifer Hals tut weh.A stiff neck hurts. | Kein kurzer Hals ist sichtbar.No short neck is visible. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den langen Hals.I see the long neck. | Er hat einen steifen Hals.He has a stiff neck. | Sie hat keinen kurzen Hals.She has no short neck. |
| Dativ | Ich trage einen Schal an dem steifen Hals.I wear a scarf on the stiff neck. | Er trägt eine Kette an einem langen Hals.He wears a necklace on a long neck. | Ich spüre Schmerzen an keinem kurzen Hals.I feel pain on no short neck. |
| Genitiv | Die Länge des langen Halses ist bekannt.The length of the long neck is known. | Die Form eines steifen Halses ist unnatürlich.The shape of a stiff neck is unnatural. | Die Ursache keines kurzen Halses ist klar.The cause of no short neck is clear. |
| Nominativ | Die langen Hälse sind schön.The long necks are beautiful. | Steife Hälse sind unangenehm.Stiff necks are uncomfortable. | Keine kurzen Hälse sind hier.No short necks are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die langen Hälse.We see the long necks. | Ich mag steife Hälse nicht.I don't like stiff necks. | Er kennt keine kurzen Hälse.He knows no short necks. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe den steifen Hälsen.I help the stiff necks. | Ich gebe den Tieren mit langen Hälsen Futter.I give food to the animals with long necks. | Ich helfe keinen steifen Hälsen.I don't help any stiff necks. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der langen Hälse ist braun.The color of the long necks is brown. | Die Beweglichkeit steifer Hälse ist eingeschränkt.The mobility of stiff necks is restricted. | Die Funktion keiner kurzen Hälse ist wichtig.The function of no short necks is important. |
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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 Hals?
It is der Hals. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Hals is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Hals?
The German noun Hals is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Hals?
The plural form of der Hals is die Hälse. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Hals mean in English?
The German word der Hals translates to “neck, throat” in English.
How do you decline der Hals?
Like all German nouns, Hals changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Hals
- Akkusativ: den Hals
- Dativ: dem Hals
- Genitiv: des Halses
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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