Why does the noun Haustier have the article das?
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 Haustier
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Haustier | ein Haustier | kein Haustier |
| Akkusativ | das Haustier | ein Haustier | kein Haustier |
| Dativ | dem Haustier | einem Haustier | keinem Haustier |
| Genitiv | des Haustieres | eines Haustieres | keines Haustieres |
| Nominativ | die Haustiere | Haustiere | keine Haustiere |
| Akkusativ | die Haustiere | Haustiere | keine Haustiere |
| Dativ | den Haustieren | Haustieren | keinen Haustieren |
| Genitiv | der Haustiere | Haustiere | keiner Haustiere |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Haustier in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Haustier ist lieb.The new pet is lovely. | Ein kleines Haustier schläft hier.A small pet sleeps here. | Kein Haustier ist im Haus.No pet is in the house. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das neue Haustier.I see the new pet. | Er kauft ein kleines Haustier.He buys a small pet. | Wir sehen kein Haustier dort.We see no pet there. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem neuen Haustier Futter.I give food to the new pet. | Sie hilft einem kleinen Haustier.She helps a small pet. | Ich spreche mit keinem Haustier.I speak with no pet. |
| Genitiv | Das ist der Name des neuen Haustieres.That is the name of the new pet. | Das ist das Spielzeug eines kleinen Haustieres.That is the toy of a small pet. | Ich sehe die Farbe keines Haustieres.I see the color of no pet. |
| Nominativ | Die lieben Haustiere spielen gern.The lovely pets like to play. | Viele Haustiere brauchen Liebe.Many pets need love. | Keine Haustiere sind im Garten.No pets are in the garden. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die lieben Haustiere.We see the lovely pets. | Ich mag viele Haustiere sehr.I like many pets very much. | Sie haben keine Haustiere hier.They have no pets here. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den lieben Haustieren Futter.I give food to the lovely pets. | Er hilft vielen Haustieren oft.He often helps many pets. | Sie spricht mit keinen Haustieren.She speaks with no pets. |
| Genitiv | Die Gesundheit der lieben Haustiere ist wichtig.The health of the lovely pets is important. | Die Pflege vieler Haustiere ist teuer.The care of many pets is expensive. | Ich kenne die Namen keiner Haustiere.I know the names of no pets. |
GET THE APP
Practice das Haustier in the app
Master das Haustier (and 5,000+ other German nouns) with quizzes, smart review, and instant grammar tips.
- 5,000+ nouns with translations in 11 languages
- Quizzes by level, category, or your weakest words
- Snap a photo of any German text — extract nouns instantly
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Haustier?
It is das Haustier. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Haustier is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Haustier?
The German noun Haustier is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Haustier?
The plural form of das Haustier is die Haustiere. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Haustier mean in English?
The German word das Haustier translates to “pet” in English.
How do you decline das Haustier?
Like all German nouns, Haustier changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Haustier
- Akkusativ: das Haustier
- Dativ: dem Haustier
- Genitiv: des Haustieres
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.
Browse by level
A2 Elementary — daily life vocabulary
Explore →
Browse by topic
Animals
Explore →
BROWSE BY GENDER
Neuter nouns
Explore →
Browse by declension
Strong Standard declension — no extra -(e)n. The 96% majority.
Explore →