Why does the noun Hit 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 Hit
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Hit | ein Hit | — |
| Akkusativ | den Hit | einen Hit | — |
| Dativ | dem Hit | einem Hit | — |
| Genitiv | des Hits | eines Hits | — |
| Nominativ | die Hits | — Hits | — |
| Akkusativ | die Hits | — Hits | — |
| Dativ | den Hits | — Hits | — |
| Genitiv | der Hits | — Hits | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Hit in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Hit?
It is der Hit. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Hit 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 Hit?
The plural form of der Hit is die Hits. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Hit mean in English?
The German word der Hit translates to “hit” in English.
How do you decline der Hit?
Like all German nouns, Hit changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Hit
- Akkusativ: den Hit
- Dativ: dem Hit
- Genitiv: des Hits
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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