Singular
der
Hase
hare
Plural: die Hasen
Why does the noun Hase 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 Hase
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Hase | ein Hase | kein Hase |
| Akkusativ | den Hasen | einen Hasen | keinen Hasen |
| Dativ | dem Hasen | einem Hasen | keinem Hasen |
| Genitiv | des Hasen | eines Hasen | keines Hasen |
| Nominativ | die Hasen | Hasen | keine Hasen |
| Akkusativ | die Hasen | Hasen | keine Hasen |
| Dativ | den Hasen | Hasen | keinen Hasen |
| Genitiv | der Hasen | Hasen | keiner Hasen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Hase in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der schnelle Hase rennt weg.The fast hare runs away. | Ein Hase sitzt im Feld.A hare sits in the field. | Kein Hase ist im Garten.No hare is in the garden. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den braunen Hasen.I see the brown hare. | Er fängt einen kleinen Hasen.He catches a small hare. | Wir haben keinen Hasen zu Hause.We have no hare at home. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem Hasen Futter.I give food to the hare. | Er hilft einem kranken Hasen.He helps a sick hare. | Ich spreche mit keinem Hasen.I speak with no hare. |
| Genitiv | Das ist das Fell des Hasen.That is the fur of the hare. | Das ist das Nest eines Hasen.That is the nest of a hare. | Ich sehe das Haus keines Hasen.I see the house of no hare. |
| Nominativ | Die Hasen fressen Gras.The hares eat grass. | Junge Hasen sind sehr scheu.Young hares are very shy. | Keine Hasen sind im Wald.No hares are in the forest. |
| Akkusativ | Sie mag die wilden Hasen.She likes the wild hares. | Ich sehe viele Hasen dort.I see many hares there. | Ich habe keine Hasen im Stall.I have no hares in the stable. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe den Hasen gern.I like to help the hares. | Er gibt vielen Hasen Wasser.He gives water to many hares. | Ich spiele mit keinen Hasen.I play with no hares. |
| Genitiv | Die Ohren der Hasen sind lang.The ears of the hares are long. | Das ist der Bau wilder Hasen.That is the burrow of wild hares. | Ich kenne die Farbe keiner Hasen.I know the color of no hares. |
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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 Hase?
It is der Hase. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Hase 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 Hase?
The German noun Hase is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Hase?
The plural form of der Hase is die Hasen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Hase mean in English?
The German word der Hase translates to “hare” in English.
How do you decline der Hase?
Like all German nouns, Hase changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Hase
- Akkusativ: den Hasen
- Dativ: dem Hasen
- Genitiv: des Hasen
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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