Why does the noun Hausmann 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 Hausmann

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Hausmannein Hausmann—
Akkusativden Hausmanneinen Hausmann—
Dativdem Hausmanneinem Hausmann—
Genitivdes Hausmannseines Hausmanns—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Hausmann in different cases.

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Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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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 Hausmann?

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

The noun Hausmann is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does der Hausmann mean in English?

The German word der Hausmann translates to “househusband” in English.

How do you decline der Hausmann?

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

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.