Why does the noun Hummel 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 Hummel

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Hummeleine Hummelkeine Hummel
Akkusativdie Hummeleine Hummelkeine Hummel
Dativder Hummeleiner Hummelkeiner Hummel
Genitivder Hummeleiner Hummelkeiner Hummel

Examples in context

Real sentences using Hummel in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die dicke Hummel brummt.The fat bumblebee hums.
Eine pelzige Hummel fliegt langsam.A furry bumblebee flies slowly.
Keine große Hummel ist im Garten.No big bumblebee is in the garden.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe die dicke Hummel.I see the fat bumblebee.
Er findet eine pelzige Hummel.He finds a furry bumblebee.
Wir haben keine große Hummel.We have no big bumblebee.
Dativ
Ich gebe der durstigen Hummel Zuckerwasser.I give sugar water to the thirsty bumblebee.
Er hilft einer müdeen Hummel.He helps a tired bumblebee.
Ich traue keiner aggressiven Hummel.I don't trust any aggressive bumblebee.
Genitiv
Der Pelz der dicken Hummel ist weich.The fur of the fat bumblebee is soft.
Die Arbeit einer pelzigen Hummel ist wichtig.The work of a furry bumblebee is important.
Der Stachel keiner friedlichen Hummel ist gefährlich.The sting of no peaceful bumblebee is dangerous.

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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 Hummel?

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

What is the plural of die Hummel?

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

What does die Hummel mean in English?

The German word die Hummel translates to “bumblebee” in English.

How do you decline die Hummel?

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

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.