Singular
die
Heimat
home, homeland
Plural: die Heimaten
Why does the noun Heimat 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 Heimat
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Heimat | eine Heimat | keine Heimat |
| Akkusativ | die Heimat | eine Heimat | keine Heimat |
| Dativ | der Heimat | einer Heimat | keiner Heimat |
| Genitiv | der Heimat | einer Heimat | keiner Heimat |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Heimat in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die alte Heimat ist schön.The old homeland is beautiful. | Eine neue Heimat ist schwer zu finden.A new homeland is hard to find. | Keine Heimat ist perfekt.No homeland is perfect. |
| Akkusativ | Ich liebe die alte Heimat.I love the old homeland. | Er sucht eine neue Heimat.He is looking for a new homeland. | Sie hat keine feste Heimat.She has no fixed homeland. |
| Dativ | Ich bin in der alten Heimat geblieben.I stayed in the old homeland. | Er träumt von einer neuen Heimat.He dreams of a new homeland. | Ich fühle mich in keiner Heimat wohl.I don't feel comfortable in any homeland. |
| Genitiv | Die Geschichte der alten Heimat ist lang.The history of the old homeland is long. | Die Suche einer neuen Heimat ist schwer.The search for a new homeland is difficult. | Der Verlust keiner Heimat ist leicht.The loss of no homeland is easy. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Heimat?
It is die Heimat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Heimat 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 Heimat?
The German noun Heimat is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Heimat?
The plural form of die Heimat is die Heimaten. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Heimat mean in English?
The German word die Heimat translates to “home, homeland” in English.
How do you decline die Heimat?
Like all German nouns, Heimat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Heimat
- Akkusativ: die Heimat
- Dativ: der Heimat
- Genitiv: der Heimat
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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