Namenstag

Q: Is it der, die, or das Namenstag?

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

Q: What is the plural of der Namenstag?

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

Q: What does der Namenstag mean in English?

The German word der Namenstag translates to “name day” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Namenstag?

Like all German nouns, Namenstag changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: der Namenstag Akkusativ: den Namenstag Dativ: dem Namenstag Genitiv: des Namenstages 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.

name day

Plural: die Namenstage

Strong

Why does the noun Namenstag have the article der?

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 Namenstag

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Namenstag	ein Namenstag	kein Namenstag
Akkusativ	den Namenstag	einen Namenstag	keinen Namenstag
Dativ	dem Namenstag	einem Namenstag	keinem Namenstag
Genitiv	des Namenstages	eines Namenstages	keines Namenstages
Nominativ	die Namenstage	Namenstage	keine Namenstage
Akkusativ	die Namenstage	Namenstage	keine Namenstage
Dativ	den Namenstagen	Namenstagen	keinen Namenstagen
Genitiv	der Namenstage	Namenstage	keiner Namenstage

Examples in context

Real sentences using Namenstag in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der nächste Namenstag ist bald.The next name day is soon.	Ein schöner Namenstag ist ein Fest.A beautiful name day is a celebration.	Kein alter Namenstag wird gefeiert.No old name day is celebrated.
Akkusativ	Wir feiern den nächsten Namenstag.We are celebrating the next name day.	Ich besuche einen schönen Namenstag.I attend a beautiful name day.	Sie mag keinen großen Namenstag nicht.She doesn't like a big name day.
Dativ	Ich spreche über dem nächsten Namenstag.I speak about the next name day.	Bei einem schönen Namenstag gibt es Geschenke.At a beautiful name day, there are gifts.	Ich arbeite an keinem alten Namenstag.I am not working on any old name day.
Genitiv	Der Termin des nächsten Namenstages steht fest.The date of the next name day is set.	Die Freude eines schönen Namenstages ist groß.The joy of a beautiful name day is great.	Der Zweck keines alten Namenstages ist klar.The purpose of no old name day is clear.
Nominativ	Die vielen Namenstage sind wichtig.The many name days are important.	Schöne Namenstage sind beliebt.Beautiful name days are popular.	Keine neuen Namenstage sind hier.No new name days are here.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen die vielen Namenstage.We see the many name days.	Ich mag kleine Namenstage.I like small name days.	Sie hat keine interessanten Namenstage.She has no interesting name days.
Dativ	Ich spreche von den vielen Namenstagen.I speak of the many name days.	Mit schönen Namenstagen ist es festlich.With beautiful name days, it is festive.	Ich helfe keinen neuen Namenstagen.I help no new name days.
Genitiv	Die Geschichte der vielen Namenstage ist lang.The history of the many name days is long.	Der Wert seltener Namenstage ist hoch.The value of rare name days is high.	Der Sinn keiner bekannten Namenstage fehlt.The meaning of no known name days is missing.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Namenstag?

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

What is the plural of der Namenstag?

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

What does der Namenstag mean in English?

The German word der Namenstag translates to “name day” in English.

How do you decline der Namenstag?

Like all German nouns, Namenstag changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Namenstag
Akkusativ: den Namenstag
Dativ: dem Namenstag
Genitiv: des Namenstages

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.