Why does the noun Holland 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 Holland
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Holland | ein Holland | kein Holland |
| Akkusativ | das Holland | ein Holland | kein Holland |
| Dativ | dem Holland | einem Holland | keinem Holland |
| Genitiv | des Hollands | eines Hollands | keines Hollands |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Holland in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das schöne Holland ist weit.Beautiful Holland is far away. | Ein schönes Holland gibt es nicht.There is no beautiful Holland. | Kein schönes Holland ist hier.No beautiful Holland is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche das schöne Holland.I visit beautiful Holland. | Ich suche ein schönes Holland.I am looking for a beautiful Holland. | Ich kenne kein schönes Holland.I don't know any beautiful Holland. |
| Dativ | Ich komme aus dem schönen Holland.I come from beautiful Holland. | Ich träume von einem schönen Holland.I dream of a beautiful Holland. | Ich reise zu keinem schönen Holland.I travel to no beautiful Holland. |
| Genitiv | Die Blumen des schönen Hollands sind bunt.The flowers of beautiful Holland are colorful. | Die Blumen eines schönen Hollands sind bunt.The flowers of a beautiful Holland are colorful. | Ich kenne die Geschichte keines schönen Hollands.I know the history of no beautiful Holland. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Holland?
It is das Holland. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Holland is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Holland?
The noun Holland is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Holland mean in English?
The German word das Holland translates to “Holland” in English.
How do you decline das Holland?
Like all German nouns, Holland changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Holland
- Akkusativ: das Holland
- Dativ: dem Holland
- Genitiv: des Hollands
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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