Why does the noun Jahresende 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 Jahresende

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Jahresendeein Jahresendekein Jahresende
Akkusativdas Jahresendeein Jahresendekein Jahresende
Dativdem Jahresendeeinem Jahresendekeinem Jahresende
Genitivdes Jahresendeseines Jahresendeskeines Jahresendes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Jahresende in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das Jahresende ist nah.The end of the year is near.
Ein Jahresende ist immer gut.An end of the year is always good.
Kein Jahresende ist traurig.No end of the year is sad.
Akkusativ
Ich mag das Jahresende.I like the end of the year.
Er plant ein Jahresende.He plans an end of the year.
Sie verpasst kein Jahresende.She misses no end of the year.
Dativ
Ich arbeite an dem Jahresende.I work at the end of the year.
Nach einem Jahresende ist es besser.After an end of the year, it is better.
Ich arbeite an keinem Jahresende.I work at no end of the year.
Genitiv
Die Freude des Jahresendes ist groß.The joy of the end of the year is great.
Die Planung eines Jahresendes ist wichtig.The planning of an end of the year is important.
Die Sorge keines Jahresendes ist klein.The worry of no end of the year is small.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Jahresende?

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

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

What does das Jahresende mean in English?

The German word das Jahresende translates to “end of the year” in English.

How do you decline das Jahresende?

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

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.