Why does the noun Heim 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 Heim
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Heim | ein Heim | kein Heim |
| Akkusativ | das Heim | ein Heim | kein Heim |
| Dativ | dem Heim | einem Heim | keinem Heim |
| Genitiv | des Heimes | eines Heimes | keines Heimes |
| Nominativ | die Heime | Heime | keine Heime |
| Akkusativ | die Heime | Heime | keine Heime |
| Dativ | den Heimen | Heimen | keinen Heimen |
| Genitiv | der Heime | Heime | keiner Heime |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Heim in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Heim ist gemütlich.The new home is cozy. | Ein kleines Heim steht dort.A small home stands there. | Kein großes Heim ist frei.No big home is free. |
| Akkusativ | Wir suchen das neue Heim.We are looking for the new home. | Sie kauft ein kleines Heim.She buys a small home. | Er hat kein großes Heim.He has no big home. |
| Dativ | Ich wohne in dem neuen Heim.I live in the new home. | Er lebt in einem kleinen Heim.He lives in a small home. | Sie ist in keinem großen Heim.She is in no big home. |
| Genitiv | Die Tür des neuen Heimes ist offen.The door of the new home is open. | Der Garten eines kleinen Heimes ist grün.The garden of a small home is green. | Die Lage keines großen Heimes ist ideal.The location of no big home is ideal. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Heime sind renoviert.The old homes are renovated. | Schöne Heime sind begehrt.Beautiful homes are sought after. | Keine neuen Heime sind verfügbar.No new homes are available. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche die alten Heime.I visit the old homes. | Wir bauen schöne Heime.We build beautiful homes. | Sie will keine neuen Heime.She doesn't want new homes. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite in den alten Heimen.I work in the old homes. | Er hilft in schönen Heimen.He helps in beautiful homes. | Sie ist in keinen neuen Heimen.She is in no new homes. |
| Genitiv | Die Bewohner der alten Heime sind glücklich.The residents of the old homes are happy. | Der Zweck schöner Heime ist klar.The purpose of beautiful homes is clear. | Die Geschichte keiner neuen Heime ist bekannt.The history of no new homes is known. |
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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 Heim?
It is das Heim. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Heim 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 Heim?
The German noun Heim is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Heim?
The plural form of das Heim is die Heime. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Heim mean in English?
The German word das Heim translates to “home” in English.
How do you decline das Heim?
Like all German nouns, Heim changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Heim
- Akkusativ: das Heim
- Dativ: dem Heim
- Genitiv: des Heimes
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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