Why does the noun Halt 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 Halt

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Haltein Haltkein Halt
Akkusativden Halteinen Haltkeinen Halt
Dativdem Halteinem Haltkeinem Halt
Genitivdes Haltseines Haltskeines Halts

Examples in context

Real sentences using Halt in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der nächste Halt ist hier.The next stop is here.
Ein guter Halt ist wichtig.A good grip is important.
Kein Halt ist nötig jetzt.No stop is necessary now.
Akkusativ
Wir erreichen den letzten Halt.We reach the last stop.
Ich suche einen sicheren Halt.I am looking for a safe grip.
Er findet keinen Halt mehr.He finds no more support.
Dativ
An dem nächsten Halt steigen wir aus.We get off at the next stop.
Ich warte an einem Halt.I am waiting at a stop.
Er geht zu keinem Halt.He goes to no stop.
Genitiv
Die Dauer des Halts ist kurz.The duration of the stop is short.
Die Lage eines Halts ist gut.The location of a stop is good.
Der Beginn keines Halts ist klar.The beginning of no stop is clear.

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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 Halt?

It is der Halt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Halt 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 Halt?

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

What does der Halt mean in English?

The German word der Halt translates to “stop, hold” in English.

How do you decline der Halt?

Like all German nouns, Halt changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Halt
  • Akkusativ: den Halt
  • Dativ: dem Halt
  • Genitiv: des Halts

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.