Why does the noun Haut have the article die?
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 Haut
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Haut | eine Haut | keine Haut |
| Akkusativ | die Haut | eine Haut | keine Haut |
| Dativ | der Haut | einer Haut | keiner Haut |
| Genitiv | der Haut | einer Haut | keiner Haut |
| Nominativ | die Häute | Häute | keine Häute |
| Akkusativ | die Häute | Häute | keine Häute |
| Dativ | den Häuten | Häuten | keinen Häuten |
| Genitiv | der Häute | Häute | keiner Häute |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Haut in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die weiche Haut fühlt sich gut an.The soft skin feels good. | Eine gesunde Haut ist sehr wichtig.Healthy skin is very important. | Keine Haut ist wie die andere.No skin is like the other. |
| Akkusativ | Ich pflege die trockene Haut.I take care of the dry skin. | Er hat eine reine Haut.He has clear skin. | Sie will keine fettige Haut haben.She doesn't want to have oily skin. |
| Dativ | Die Sonne schadet der zarten Haut.The sun harms the delicate skin. | Die Creme hilft einer trockenen Haut.The cream helps a dry skin. | Das schadet keiner gesunden Haut.That doesn't harm any healthy skin. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der hellen Haut ist blass.The color of the light skin is pale. | Die Pflege einer reinen Haut ist einfach.The care of a clear skin is simple. | Trotz keiner perfekten Haut ist sie glücklich.Despite having no perfect skin, she is happy. |
| Nominativ | Die verschiedenen Häute sehen anders aus.The different skins look different. | Empfindliche Häute brauchen besondere Pflege.Sensitive skins need special care. | Keine Häute sind genau gleich.No skins are exactly the same. |
| Akkusativ | Der Gerber bearbeitet die rohen Häute.The tanner processes the raw hides. | Die Creme schützt empfindliche Häute.The cream protects sensitive skins. | Ich kaufe keine tierischen Häute.I don't buy any animal hides. |
| Dativ | Er arbeitet mit den gegerbten Häuten.He works with the tanned hides. | Die Salbe hilft trockenen Häuten.The ointment helps dry skins. | Die Creme schadet keinen empfindlichen Häuten.The cream harms no sensitive skins. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der teuren Häute ist hoch.The quality of the expensive hides is high. | Die Verarbeitung roher Häute ist schwierig.The processing of raw hides is difficult. | Die Verwendung keiner tierischen Häute ist ethisch.The use of no animal hides is ethical. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Haut?
It is die Haut. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Haut is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Haut?
The German noun Haut is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Haut?
The plural form of die Haut is die Häute. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Haut mean in English?
The German word die Haut translates to “skin” in English.
How do you decline die Haut?
Like all German nouns, Haut changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Haut
- Akkusativ: die Haut
- Dativ: der Haut
- Genitiv: der Haut
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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