Why does the noun Hochzeit have the article die?

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 Hochzeit

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Hochzeiteine Hochzeitkeine Hochzeit
Akkusativdie Hochzeiteine Hochzeitkeine Hochzeit
Dativder Hochzeiteiner Hochzeitkeiner Hochzeit
Genitivder Hochzeiteiner Hochzeitkeiner Hochzeit

Examples in context

Real sentences using Hochzeit in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die große Hochzeit findet bald statt.The big wedding will take place soon.
Eine schöne Hochzeit ist ein Traum.A beautiful wedding is a dream.
Keine kleine Hochzeit ist geplant.No small wedding is planned.
Akkusativ
Wir planen die nächste Hochzeit.We are planning the next wedding.
Sie besuchen eine schöne Hochzeit.They are attending a beautiful wedding.
Ich sehe keine kleine Hochzeit.I don't see a small wedding.
Dativ
Ich gratuliere zu der schönen Hochzeit.I congratulate on the beautiful wedding.
Er spricht von einer großen Hochzeit.He talks about a big wedding.
Sie denkt an keiner kleinen Hochzeit.She doesn't think of any small wedding.
Genitiv
Der Tag der großen Hochzeit ist nah.The day of the big wedding is near.
Die Freude einer schönen Hochzeit ist groß.The joy of a beautiful wedding is great.
Ich kenne die Details keiner kleinen Hochzeit.I know the details of no small wedding.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Hochzeit?

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

What CEFR level is the word Hochzeit?

The German noun Hochzeit is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Hochzeit?

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

What does die Hochzeit mean in English?

The German word die Hochzeit translates to “wedding” in English.

How do you decline die Hochzeit?

Like all German nouns, Hochzeit changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Hochzeit
  • Akkusativ: die Hochzeit
  • Dativ: der Hochzeit
  • Genitiv: der Hochzeit

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.