Singular
die
Last
load, burden
Plural: die Lasten
Why does the noun Last 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 Last
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Last | eine Last | keine Last |
| Akkusativ | die Last | eine Last | keine Last |
| Dativ | der Last | einer Last | keiner Last |
| Genitiv | der Last | einer Last | keiner Last |
| Nominativ | die Lasten | Lasten | keine Lasten |
| Akkusativ | die Lasten | Lasten | keine Lasten |
| Dativ | den Lasten | Lasten | keinen Lasten |
| Genitiv | der Lasten | Lasten | keiner Lasten |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Last in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die große Last ist schwer.The big burden is heavy. | Eine schwere Last liegt hier.A heavy burden lies here. | Keine kleine Last ist leicht.No small burden is light. |
| Akkusativ | Ich trage die schwere Last.I carry the heavy burden. | Er sieht eine große Last.He sees a big burden. | Sie hat keine kleine Last.She has no small burden. |
| Dativ | Er hilft der schweren Last.He helps with the heavy burden. | Ich begegne einer großen Last.I encounter a big burden. | Sie entgeht keiner kleinen Last.She escapes no small burden. |
| Genitiv | Das Gewicht der schweren Last ist enorm.The weight of the heavy burden is enormous. | Die Größe einer großen Last ist beeindruckend.The size of a big burden is impressive. | Die Wirkung keiner kleinen Last ist gering.The effect of no small burden is small. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Lasten sind groß.The many burdens are big. | Schwere Lasten fallen herunter.Heavy burdens fall down. | Keine unnötigen Lasten sind nötig.No unnecessary burdens are needed. |
| Akkusativ | Wir heben die schweren Lasten.We lift the heavy burdens. | Sie tragen viele Lasten.They carry many burdens. | Ich sehe keine unnötigen Lasten.I see no unnecessary burdens. |
| Dativ | Wir kämpfen mit den schweren Lasten.We fight with the heavy burdens. | Ich gebe vielen Lasten Raum.I give space to many burdens. | Er entkommt keinen unnötigen Lasten nicht.He does not escape any unnecessary burdens. |
| Genitiv | Die Menge der schweren Lasten ist hoch.The quantity of the heavy burdens is high. | Der Wert vieler Lasten ist unbekannt.The value of many burdens is unknown. | Die Ursache keiner unnötigen Lasten ist unklar.The cause of no unnecessary burdens is unclear. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Last?
It is die Last. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Last is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Last?
The German noun Last is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Last?
The plural form of die Last is die Lasten. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Last mean in English?
The German word die Last translates to “load, burden” in English.
How do you decline die Last?
Like all German nouns, Last changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Last
- Akkusativ: die Last
- Dativ: der Last
- Genitiv: der Last
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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