Why does the noun Huhn 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 Huhn
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Huhn | ein Huhn | kein Huhn |
| Akkusativ | das Huhn | ein Huhn | kein Huhn |
| Dativ | dem Huhn | einem Huhn | keinem Huhn |
| Genitiv | des Huhnes | eines Huhnes | keines Huhnes |
| Nominativ | die Hühner | Hühner | keine Hühner |
| Akkusativ | die Hühner | Hühner | keine Hühner |
| Dativ | den Hühnern | Hühnern | keinen Hühnern |
| Genitiv | der Hühner | Hühner | keiner Hühner |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Huhn in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das kleine Huhn legt Eier.The small chicken lays eggs. | Ein junges Huhn läuft schnell.A young chicken runs fast. | Kein Huhn ist im Käfig.No chicken is in the cage. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das braune Huhn.I see the brown chicken. | Er hat ein weißes Huhn.He has a white chicken. | Wir kaufen kein Huhn.We don't buy any chicken. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem durstigen Huhn Wasser.I give water to the thirsty chicken. | Er hilft einem kranken Huhn.He helps a sick chicken. | Ich spreche mit keinem Huhn.I don't speak with any chicken. |
| Genitiv | Das Ei des kleinen Huhnes ist frisch.The egg of the small chicken is fresh. | Der Stall eines jungen Huhnes ist sauber.The coop of a young chicken is clean. | Der Wert keines Huhnes ist gering.The value of no chicken is low. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Hühner schlafen jetzt.The old chickens are sleeping now. | Viele Hühner picken Körner.Many chickens peck grains. | Keine Hühner sind im Hof.No chickens are in the yard. |
| Akkusativ | Sie füttert die kleinen Hühner.She feeds the small chickens. | Ich mag einige Hühner.I like some chickens. | Wir sehen keine Hühner hier.We see no chickens here. |
| Dativ | Er gibt den hungrigen Hühnern Futter.He gives food to the hungry chickens. | Ich spiele mit vielen Hühnern.I play with many chickens. | Sie spricht mit keinen Hühnern.She doesn't speak with any chickens. |
| Genitiv | Die Federn der alten Hühner sind bunt.The feathers of the old chickens are colorful. | Die Eier vieler Hühner sind frisch.The eggs of many chickens are fresh. | Der Ruf keiner Hühner ist gut.The reputation of no chickens 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 Huhn?
It is das Huhn. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Huhn 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 Huhn?
The German noun Huhn is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Huhn?
The plural form of das Huhn is die Hühner. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Huhn mean in English?
The German word das Huhn translates to “chicken” in English.
How do you decline das Huhn?
Like all German nouns, Huhn changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Huhn
- Akkusativ: das Huhn
- Dativ: dem Huhn
- Genitiv: des Huhnes
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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