Why does the noun Hemd 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 Hemd
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Hemd | ein Hemd | kein Hemd |
| Akkusativ | das Hemd | ein Hemd | kein Hemd |
| Dativ | dem Hemd | einem Hemd | keinem Hemd |
| Genitiv | des Hemdes | eines Hemdes | keines Hemdes |
| Nominativ | die Hemden | Hemden | keine Hemden |
| Akkusativ | die Hemden | Hemden | keine Hemden |
| Dativ | den Hemden | Hemden | keinen Hemden |
| Genitiv | der Hemden | Hemden | keiner Hemden |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Hemd in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Hemd ist schön.The new shirt is beautiful. | Ein weißes Hemd ist sauber.A white shirt is clean. | Kein Hemd ist hier.No shirt is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe das rote Hemd.I buy the red shirt. | Sie trägt ein neues Hemd.She is wearing a new shirt. | Er hat kein Hemd an.He is not wearing a shirt. |
| Dativ | Er gibt dem Kind Hemd.He gives the child the shirt. | Ich helfe einem Freund mit {art} Hemd.I help a friend with the shirt. | Er hilft keinem Hemd beim Bügeln.He helps no shirt with ironing. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des Hemdes ist blau.The color of the shirt is blue. | Der Stoff eines Hemdes ist weich.The fabric of a shirt is soft. | Der Preis keines Hemdes ist hoch.The price of no shirt is high. |
| Nominativ | Die blauen Hemden sind teuer.The blue shirts are expensive. | Schöne Hemden sind im Schrank.Beautiful shirts are in the closet. | Keine Hemden sind mehr da.No shirts are left. |
| Akkusativ | Wir waschen die schmutzigen Hemden.We wash the dirty shirts. | Ich brauche saubere Hemden.I need clean shirts. | Sie findet keine Hemden.She finds no shirts. |
| Dativ | Sie bügelt an den Hemden.She irons the shirts. | Er hilft vielen Hemden.He helps many shirts. | Ich gebe keinen Hemden den Vorzug.I give no shirts preference. |
| Genitiv | Die Größe der Hemden ist passend.The size of the shirts is suitable. | Der Stil vieler Hemden ist modern.The style of many shirts is modern. | Die Qualität keiner Hemden ist gut.The quality of no shirts is good. |
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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 Hemd?
It is das Hemd. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Hemd 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 Hemd?
The German noun Hemd is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Hemd?
The plural form of das Hemd is die Hemden. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Hemd mean in English?
The German word das Hemd translates to “shirt” in English.
How do you decline das Hemd?
Like all German nouns, Hemd changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Hemd
- Akkusativ: das Hemd
- Dativ: dem Hemd
- Genitiv: des Hemdes
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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