Singular
das
Herz
heart
Plural: die Herzen
Why does the noun Herz 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 Herz
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Herz | ein Herz | kein Herz |
| Akkusativ | das Herz | ein Herz | kein Herz |
| Dativ | dem Herzen | einem Herzen | keinem Herzen |
| Genitiv | des Herzens | eines Herzens | keines Herzens |
| Nominativ | die Herzen | Herzen | keine Herzen |
| Akkusativ | die Herzen | Herzen | keine Herzen |
| Dativ | den Herzen | Herzen | keinen Herzen |
| Genitiv | der Herzen | Herzen | keiner Herzen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Herz in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Herz schlägt schnell.The big heart beats fast. | Ein gesundes Herz ist sehr wichtig.A healthy heart is very important. | Kein menschliches Herz ist aus Stein.No human heart is made of stone. |
| Akkusativ | Ich male das rote Herz.I am painting the red heart. | Er hat ein gutes Herz.He has a good heart. | Sie hat kein kaltes Herz.She does not have a cold heart. |
| Dativ | Ich folge dem eigenen Herzen.I follow my own heart. | Sie hilft einem einsamen Herzen.She helps a lonely heart. | Er vertraut keinem fremden Herzen.He trusts no strange heart. |
| Genitiv | Der Schlag des starken Herzens ist laut.The beat of the strong heart is loud. | Die Wärme eines liebenden Herzens ist spürbar.The warmth of a loving heart is palpable. | Die Kraft keines schwachen Herzens reicht.The strength of no weak heart is enough. |
| Nominativ | Die zwei Herzen schlagen im Takt.The two hearts beat in time. | Gute Herzen sind voller Liebe.Good hearts are full of love. | Keine neuen Herzen sind heute gebrochen.No new hearts are broken today. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die bunten Herzen.We see the colorful hearts. | Sie kauft süße Herzen aus Schokolade.She buys sweet hearts made of chocolate. | Ich möchte keine gebrochenen Herzen sehen.I don't want to see any broken hearts. |
| Dativ | Das Lied gefällt den offenen Herzen.The song pleases the open hearts. | Mit reinen Herzen beten wir.We pray with pure hearts. | Sie spricht mit keinen traurigen Herzen.She speaks with no sad hearts. |
| Genitiv | Die Liebe der menschlichen Herzen ist groß.The love of the human hearts is great. | Die Hoffnung mutiger Herzen stirbt nie.The hope of brave hearts never dies. | Der Schmerz keiner verletzten Herzen bleibt.The pain of no injured hearts remains. |
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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 Herz?
It is das Herz. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Herz 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 Herz?
The German noun Herz is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Herz?
The plural form of das Herz is die Herzen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Herz mean in English?
The German word das Herz translates to “heart” in English.
How do you decline das Herz?
Like all German nouns, Herz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Herz
- Akkusativ: das Herz
- Dativ: dem Herzen
- Genitiv: des Herzens
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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