Why does the noun Hand 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 Hand
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Hand | eine Hand | keine Hand |
| Akkusativ | die Hand | eine Hand | keine Hand |
| Dativ | der Hand | einer Hand | keiner Hand |
| Genitiv | der Hand | einer Hand | keiner Hand |
| Nominativ | die Hände | Hände | keine Hände |
| Akkusativ | die Hände | Hände | keine Hände |
| Dativ | den Händen | Händen | keinen Händen |
| Genitiv | der Hände | Hände | keiner Hände |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Hand in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die linke Hand ist warm.The left hand is warm. | Das ist eine kleine Hand.That is a small hand. | Das ist keine große Hand.That is no large hand. |
| Akkusativ | Ich reiche die rechte Hand.I offer the right hand. | Er hält eine kleine Hand.He is holding a small hand. | Ich sehe keine fremde Hand.I see no foreign hand. |
| Dativ | In der linken Hand liegt es.It lies in the left hand. | Mit einer ruhigeren Hand schreibt er.He writes with a calm hand. | Aus keiner bestimmten Hand kommt das.It doesn't come from any specific hand. |
| Genitiv | Die Wärme der rechten Hand ist gut.The warmth of the right hand is good. | Die Hilfe einer starken Hand war wichtig.The help of a strong hand was important. | Die Kraft keiner bestimmten Hand fehlt.The power of no specific hand is missing. |
| Nominativ | Die beiden Hände sind sauber.Both hands are clean. | Viele Hände helfen uns.Many hands help us. | Keine freien Hände sind hier.No free hands are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir waschen die schmutzigen Hände.We wash the dirty hands. | Sie reicht offene Hände.She offers open hands. | Ich habe keine freien Hände.I have no free hands. |
| Dativ | In den beiden Händen ist es warm.It is warm in both hands. | Mit vielen Händen arbeitet man.One works with many hands. | Mit keinen leeren Händen ist es schwer.It is difficult without empty hands. |
| Genitiv | Die Hilfe der beiden Hände freut uns.The help of both hands pleases us. | Wegen vieler Hände ist es fertig.Because of many hands, it is finished. | Das ist die Kraft keiner leeren Hände.That is the power of no empty hands. |
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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 Hand?
It is die Hand. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Hand is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Hand?
The German noun Hand is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Hand?
The noun Hand is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Hand mean in English?
The German word die Hand translates to “hand” in English.
How do you decline die Hand?
Like all German nouns, Hand changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Hand
- Akkusativ: die Hand
- Dativ: der Hand
- Genitiv: der Hand
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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