Why does the noun Hinterhof 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 Hinterhof

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Hinterhofein Hinterhofkein Hinterhof
Akkusativden Hinterhofeinen Hinterhofkeinen Hinterhof
Dativdem Hinterhofeinem Hinterhofkeinem Hinterhof
Genitivdes Hinterhofseines Hinterhofskeines Hinterhofs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Hinterhof in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Hinterhof ist groß.The new backyard is big.
Ein schöner Hinterhof hat viel Platz.A beautiful backyard has a lot of space.
Kein kleiner Hinterhof gefällt mir.I don't like any small backyard.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den neuen Hinterhof.I see the new backyard.
Wir suchen einen schönen Hinterhof.We are looking for a beautiful backyard.
Er hat keinen großen Hinterhof.He has no big backyard.
Dativ
Ich spiele in dem großen Hinterhof.I play in the big backyard.
Sie wohnt in einem alten Hinterhof.She lives in an old backyard.
Er ist in keinem schönen Hinterhof zu finden.He is not to be found in any beautiful backyard.
Genitiv
Das ist das Dach des neuen Hinterhofs.That is the roof of the new backyard.
Die Farbe eines eines alten Hinterhofs ist grün.The color of an old backyard is green.
Der Name keines keines großen Hinterhofs ist bekannt.The name of no big backyard is known.

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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 Hinterhof?

It is der Hinterhof. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Hinterhof is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of der Hinterhof?

The plural form of der Hinterhof is die Hinterhöfe. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Hinterhof mean in English?

The German word der Hinterhof translates to “backyard” in English.

How do you decline der Hinterhof?

Like all German nouns, Hinterhof changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Hinterhof
  • Akkusativ: den Hinterhof
  • Dativ: dem Hinterhof
  • Genitiv: des Hinterhofs

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.