Why does the noun Jahrhundert 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 Jahrhundert

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Jahrhundertein Jahrhundertkein Jahrhundert
Akkusativdas Jahrhundertein Jahrhundertkein Jahrhundert
Dativdem Jahrhunderteinem Jahrhundertkeinem Jahrhundert
Genitivdes Jahrhundertseines Jahrhundertskeines Jahrhunderts

Examples in context

Real sentences using Jahrhundert in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das zwanzigste Jahrhundert war technologisch prägend.The twentieth century was technologically formative.
Ein ganzes Jahrhundert liegt nun hinter uns.A whole century is now behind us.
Kein einziges Jahrhundert vergeht ohne Konflikte.Not a single century passes without conflicts.
Akkusativ
Wir analysieren das gesamte Jahrhundert genau.We are analyzing the entire century closely.
Er beschreibt fast ein ganzes Jahrhundert.He describes almost a whole century.
Ich habe kein wichtiges Jahrhundert so erlebt.I have not experienced such an important century.
Dativ
In dem letzten Jahrhundert gab es Fortschritt.There was progress in the last century.
Wir leben in einem neuen Jahrhundert.We live in a new century.
Mit keinem früheren Jahrhundert ist das nicht vergleichbar.That is not comparable with any earlier century.
Genitiv
Die Kunst des neunzehnten Jahrhunderts ist einzigartig.The art of the nineteenth century is unique.
Es war der Beginn eines neuen Jahrhunderts.It was the beginning of a new century.
Die Bedeutung keines vergangenen Jahrhunderts ist unklar.The significance of no past century is unclear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Jahrhundert?

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

The German noun Jahrhundert is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Jahrhundert?

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

What does das Jahrhundert mean in English?

The German word das Jahrhundert translates to “century” in English.

How do you decline das Jahrhundert?

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

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.