Singular
der
Himmel
sky, heaven
Plural: die Himmel
Why does the noun Himmel 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 Himmel
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Himmel | ein Himmel | kein Himmel |
| Akkusativ | den Himmel | einen Himmel | keinen Himmel |
| Dativ | dem Himmel | einem Himmel | keinem Himmel |
| Genitiv | des Himmels | eines Himmels | keines Himmels |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Himmel in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der blaue Himmel ist heute klar.The blue sky is clear today. | Ist das ein wolkenloser Himmel?Is that a cloudless sky? | Das ist kein schöner Himmel.That is not a beautiful sky. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den dunklen Himmel.I see the dark sky. | Er malt einen roten Himmel.He is painting a red sky. | Wir haben heute keinen klaren Himmel.We don't have a clear sky today. |
| Dativ | Die Sterne sind an dem nächtlichen Himmel.The stars are in the night sky. | Ich schaue zu einem grauen Himmel auf.I look up at a grey sky. | Das Flugzeug fliegt unter keinem blauen Himmel.The plane is not flying under a blue sky. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des blauen Himmels ist schön.The color of the blue sky is beautiful. | Das ist das Blau eines klaren Himmels.That is the blue of a clear sky. | Trotz keines grauen Himmels scheint die Sonne.Despite no grey sky, the sun is shining. |
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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 Himmel?
It is der Himmel. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Himmel 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 Himmel?
The German noun Himmel is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Himmel?
The plural form of der Himmel is die Himmel. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Himmel mean in English?
The German word der Himmel translates to “sky, heaven” in English.
How do you decline der Himmel?
Like all German nouns, Himmel changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Himmel
- Akkusativ: den Himmel
- Dativ: dem Himmel
- Genitiv: des Himmels
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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