Why does the noun Herd have the article der?
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 Herd
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Herd | ein Herd | kein Herd |
| Akkusativ | den Herd | einen Herd | keinen Herd |
| Dativ | dem Herd | einem Herd | keinem Herd |
| Genitiv | des Herdes | eines Herdes | keines Herdes |
| Nominativ | die Herde | Herde | keine Herde |
| Akkusativ | die Herde | Herde | keine Herde |
| Dativ | den Herden | Herden | keinen Herden |
| Genitiv | der Herde | Herden | keiner Herde |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Herd in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der Herd ist neu.The stove is new. | Ein Herd steht hier.A stove stands here. | Kein Herd funktioniert.No stove works. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den Herd.I see the stove. | Ich brauche einen Herd.I need a stove. | Ich habe keinen Herd.I have no stove. |
| Dativ | Ich koche auf dem Herd.I cook on the stove. | Ich stehe vor einem Herd.I stand in front of a stove. | Ich arbeite an keinem Herd.I don't work on any stove. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des Herdes ist rot.The color of the stove is red. | Der Preis eines Herdes ist hoch.The price of a stove is high. | Die Größe keines Herdes passt.The size of no stove fits. |
| Nominativ | Die Herde sind alt.The stoves are old. | Herde stehen dort.Stoves stand there. | Keine Herde sind kaputt.No stoves are broken. |
| Akkusativ | Wir kaufen die Herde.We buy the stoves. | Wir suchen Herde.We are looking for stoves. | Wir haben keine Herde.We have no stoves. |
| Dativ | Ich koche auf den Herden.I cook on the stoves. | Ich stehe vor Herden.I stand in front of stoves. | Ich arbeite an keinen Herden.I don't work on any stoves. |
| Genitiv | Die Größe der Herde ist wichtig.The size of the stoves is important. | Der Wert von Herden ist gut.The value of stoves is good. | Die Qualität keiner Herde ist gut.The quality of no stoves 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 Herd?
It is der Herd. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Herd is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Herd?
The German noun Herd is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Herd?
The plural form of der Herd is die Herde. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Herd mean in English?
The German word der Herd translates to “stove” in English.
How do you decline der Herd?
Like all German nouns, Herd changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Herd
- Akkusativ: den Herd
- Dativ: dem Herd
- Genitiv: des Herdes
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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