Why does the noun Hobby 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 Hobby
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Hobby | ein Hobby | kein Hobby |
| Akkusativ | das Hobby | ein Hobby | kein Hobby |
| Dativ | dem Hobby | einem Hobby | keinem Hobby |
| Genitiv | des Hobbys | eines Hobbys | keines Hobbys |
| Nominativ | die Hobbys | Hobbys | keine Hobbys |
| Akkusativ | die Hobbys | Hobbys | keine Hobbys |
| Dativ | den Hobbys | Hobbys | keinen Hobbys |
| Genitiv | der Hobbys | Hobbys | keiner Hobbys |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Hobby in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Hobby ist interessant.The new hobby is interesting. | Ein neues Hobby macht Spaß.A new hobby is fun. | Kein neues Hobby ist leicht.No new hobby is easy. |
| Akkusativ | Ich habe das neue Hobby.I have the new hobby. | Er sucht ein neues Hobby.He is looking for a new hobby. | Sie hat kein neues Hobby.She has no new hobby. |
| Dativ | Ich widme mich dem neuen Hobby.I dedicate myself to the new hobby. | Er gibt einem neuen Hobby Zeit.He gives time to a new hobby. | Ich gebe keinem neuen Hobby Geld.I give no money to any new hobby. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des neuen Hobbys ist hoch.The price of the new hobby is high. | Der Wert eines neuen Hobbys ist groß.The value of a new hobby is great. | Der Sinn keines neuen Hobbys ist klar.The meaning of no new hobby is clear. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Hobbys sind teuer.The new hobbies are expensive. | Neue Hobbys sind oft spannend.New hobbies are often exciting. | Keine neuen Hobbys sind billig.No new hobbies are cheap. |
| Akkusativ | Wir lieben die neuen Hobbys.We love the new hobbies. | Ich finde neue Hobbys gut.I find new hobbies good. | Sie mag keine neuen Hobbys.She doesn't like new hobbies. |
| Dativ | Ich widme mich den neuen Hobbys.I dedicate myself to the new hobbies. | Er hilft neuen Hobbys gern.He likes to help with new hobbies. | Sie gibt keinen neuen Hobbys Raum.She gives no space to new hobbies. |
| Genitiv | Die Kosten der neuen Hobbys sind enorm.The costs of the new hobbies are enormous. | Die Freude neuer Hobbys ist groß.The joy of new hobbies is great. | Der Zweck keiner neuen Hobbys ist bekannt.The purpose of no new hobbies 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 Hobby?
It is das Hobby. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Hobby 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 Hobby?
The German noun Hobby is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Hobby?
The plural form of das Hobby is die Hobbys. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Hobby mean in English?
The German word das Hobby translates to “hobby” in English.
How do you decline das Hobby?
Like all German nouns, Hobby changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Hobby
- Akkusativ: das Hobby
- Dativ: dem Hobby
- Genitiv: des Hobbys
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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