Why does the noun Horn 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 Horn

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Hornein Hornkein Horn
Akkusativdas Hornein Hornkein Horn
Dativdem Horneinem Hornkeinem Horn
Genitivdes Hornseines Hornskeines Horns

Examples in context

Real sentences using Horn in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Horn ist laut.The new horn is loud.
Ein kleines Horn liegt dort.A small horn lies there.
Kein altes Horn ist kaputt.No old horn is broken.
Akkusativ
Ich höre das laute Horn.I hear the loud horn.
Er kauft ein neues Horn.He buys a new horn.
Sie braucht kein großes Horn.She doesn't need a big horn.
Dativ
Ich spiele auf dem alten Horn.I play on the old horn.
Er hilft mit einem kleinen Horn.He helps with a small horn.
Sie spielt auf keinem neuen Horn.She doesn't play on a new horn.
Genitiv
Der Klang des alten Horns ist schön.The sound of the old horn is beautiful.
Die Farbe eines neuen Horns ist weiß.The color of a new horn is white.
Der Preis keines langen Horns ist hoch.The price of no long horn is high.

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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 Horn?

It is das Horn. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Horn 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 Horn?

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

What does das Horn mean in English?

The German word das Horn translates to “horn” in English.

How do you decline das Horn?

Like all German nouns, Horn changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Horn
  • Akkusativ: das Horn
  • Dativ: dem Horn
  • Genitiv: des Horns

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.