Singular
der
Horizont
horizon
Plural: die Horizonte
Why does the noun Horizont 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 Horizont
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Horizont | ein Horizont | kein Horizont |
| Akkusativ | den Horizont | einen Horizont | keinen Horizont |
| Dativ | dem Horizont | einem Horizont | keinem Horizont |
| Genitiv | des Horizontes | eines Horizontes | keines Horizontes |
| Nominativ | die Horizonte | Horizonte | keine Horizonte |
| Akkusativ | die Horizonte | Horizonte | keine Horizonte |
| Dativ | den Horizonten | Horizonten | keinen Horizonten |
| Genitiv | der Horizonte | Horizonte | keiner Horizonte |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Horizont in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der weite Horizont ist schön.The wide horizon is beautiful. | Ein neuer Horizont öffnet sich.A new horizon opens up. | Kein dunkeler Horizont ist sichtbar.No dark horizon is visible. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den weiten Horizont.I see the wide horizon. | Wir suchen einen neuen Horizont.We are looking for a new horizon. | Man sieht keinen dunklen Horizont.One sees no dark horizon. |
| Dativ | Ich stehe vor dem weiten Horizont.I stand before the wide horizon. | Er träumt von einem neuen Horizont.He dreams of a new horizon. | Sie ist vor keinem dunklen Horizont.She is before no dark horizon. |
| Genitiv | Die Weite des weiten Horizontes ist groß.The vastness of the wide horizon is great. | Die Hoffnung eines neuen Horizontes ist stark.The hope of a new horizon is strong. | Die Angst keines dunklen Horizontes ist da.The fear of no dark horizon is there. |
| Nominativ | Die fernen Horizonte sind beeindruckend.The distant horizons are impressive. | Unendliche Horizonte warten auf uns.Infinite horizons await us. | Keine engen Horizonte begrenzen uns.No narrow horizons limit us. |
| Akkusativ | Sie betrachten die fernen Horizonte.They observe the distant horizons. | Ich liebe unendliche Horizonte.I love infinite horizons. | Wir wollen keine engen Horizonte.We don't want narrow horizons. |
| Dativ | Ich schaue zu den fernen Horizonten.I look towards the distant horizons. | Man spricht von unendlichen Horizonten.One speaks of infinite horizons. | Er ist mit keinen engen Horizonten zufrieden.He is not satisfied with any narrow horizons. |
| Genitiv | Die Schönheit der fernen Horizonte ist atemberaubend.The beauty of the distant horizons is breathtaking. | Die Faszination unendlicher Horizonte ist groß.The fascination of infinite horizons is great. | Die Begrenzung keiner engen Horizonte ist gut.The limitation of no narrow horizons is good. |
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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 Horizont?
It is der Horizont. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Horizont is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Horizont?
The German noun Horizont is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Horizont?
The plural form of der Horizont is die Horizonte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Horizont mean in English?
The German word der Horizont translates to “horizon” in English.
How do you decline der Horizont?
Like all German nouns, Horizont changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Horizont
- Akkusativ: den Horizont
- Dativ: dem Horizont
- Genitiv: des Horizontes
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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