Singular
der
Haushalt
household, budget
Plural: die Haushalte
Why does the noun Haushalt 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 Haushalt
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Haushalt | ein Haushalt | kein Haushalt |
| Akkusativ | den Haushalt | einen Haushalt | keinen Haushalt |
| Dativ | dem Haushalt | einem Haushalt | keinem Haushalt |
| Genitiv | des Haushalts | eines Haushalts | keines Haushalts |
| Nominativ | die Haushalte | Haushalte | keine Haushalte |
| Akkusativ | die Haushalte | Haushalte | keine Haushalte |
| Dativ | den Haushalten | Haushalten | keinen Haushalten |
| Genitiv | der Haushalte | Haushalte | keiner Haushalte |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Haushalt in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der ganze Haushalt ist sehr sauber.The whole household is very clean. | Ein großer Haushalt braucht viel Zeit.A large household needs a lot of time. | Kein Haushalt ist perfekt.No household is perfect. |
| Akkusativ | Ich führe den ganzen Haushalt allein.I run the whole household alone. | Sie schmeißt einen großen Haushalt.She runs a large household. | Er will keinen eigenen Haushalt.He doesn't want his own household. |
| Dativ | Mit dem organisierten Haushalt spart man Zeit.One saves time with the organized household. | Sie hilft in einem chaotischen Haushalt.She helps in a chaotic household. | Er hilft in keinem anderen Haushalt.He doesn't help in any other household. |
| Genitiv | Die Kosten des großen Haushalts sind hoch.The costs of the large household are high. | Das ist der Plan eines modernen Haushalts.That is the plan of a modern household. | Die Ausgaben keines normalen Haushalts sind unbegrenzt.No normal household has unlimited expenses. |
| Nominativ | Die modernen Haushalte sparen Energie.The modern households save energy. | Viele Haushalte haben Haustiere.Many households have pets. | Keine Haushalte sind gleich.No households are the same. |
| Akkusativ | Wir versorgen die privaten Haushalte.We supply the private households. | Die Stadt unterstützt junge Haushalte.The city supports young households. | Ich kenne keine armen Haushalte.I don't know any poor households. |
| Dativ | Bei den meisten Haushalten ist das so.This is the case with most households. | Er hilft armen Haushalten mit Essen.He helps poor households with food. | In keinen anderen Haushalten ist es so laut.It is not so loud in any other households. |
| Genitiv | Die Budgets der meisten Haushalte sind knapp.The budgets of most households are tight. | Die Probleme vieler Haushalte sind ähnlich.The problems of many households are similar. | Die Ausgaben keiner großen Haushalte bleiben ohne Kontrolle niedrig.Expenses in a large household don't stay low without budget control. |
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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 Haushalt?
It is der Haushalt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Haushalt 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 Haushalt?
The German noun Haushalt is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Haushalt?
The plural form of der Haushalt is die Haushalte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Haushalt mean in English?
The German word der Haushalt translates to “household, budget” in English.
How do you decline der Haushalt?
Like all German nouns, Haushalt changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Haushalt
- Akkusativ: den Haushalt
- Dativ: dem Haushalt
- Genitiv: des Haushalts
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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