Why does the noun Hauch 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 Hauch

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Hauchein Hauchkein Hauch
Akkusativden Haucheinen Hauchkeinen Hauch
Dativdem Haucheinem Hauchkeinem Hauch
Genitivdes Haucheseines Haucheskeines Hauches

Examples in context

Real sentences using Hauch in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der leichte Hauch ist angenehm.The light breath is pleasant.
Ein warmer Hauch weht sanft.A warm breath blows gently.
Kein kalter Hauch stört uns.No cold breath disturbs us.
Akkusativ
Ich spüre den warmen Hauch.I feel the warm breath.
Sie sucht einen leichten Hauch.She is looking for a light breath.
Er mag keinen kalten Hauch.He doesn't like a cold breath.
Dativ
Er lauscht dem leisen Hauch.He listens to the quiet breath.
Sie folgt einem sanften Hauch.She follows a gentle breath.
Ich vertraue keinem kalten Hauch.I trust no cold breath.
Genitiv
Die Stärke des leichten Hauches ist gering.The strength of the light breath is low.
Die Wirkung eines sanften Hauches ist schön.The effect of a gentle breath is beautiful.
Die Gefahr keines kalten Hauches ist da.The danger of no cold breath is there.

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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 Hauch?

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

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

What does der Hauch mean in English?

The German word der Hauch translates to “breath, hint” in English.

How do you decline der Hauch?

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

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.