Why does the noun Ohr 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 Ohr
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Ohr | ein Ohr | kein Ohr |
| Akkusativ | das Ohr | ein Ohr | kein Ohr |
| Dativ | dem Ohr | einem Ohr | keinem Ohr |
| Genitiv | des Ohres | eines Ohres | keines Ohres |
| Nominativ | die Ohren | Ohren | keine Ohren |
| Akkusativ | die Ohren | Ohren | keine Ohren |
| Dativ | den Ohren | Ohren | keinen Ohren |
| Genitiv | der Ohren | Ohren | keiner Ohren |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Ohr in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das linke Ohr tut weh.The left ear hurts. | Ein kleines Ohr ist sehr klein.A small ear is very tiny. | Kein offenes Ohr war zu hören.No open ear was to be heard. |
| Akkusativ | Ich putze das rechte Ohr.I am cleaning the right ear. | Er hat ein verletztes Ohr.He has an injured ear. | Sie hat kein gutes Ohr für Musik.She has no good ear for music. |
| Dativ | Wasser ist in dem linken Ohr.Water is in the left ear. | Ich helfe einem wunden Ohr.I am helping a sore ear. | Mit keinem gesunden Ohr hört er schlecht.He hears poorly with no healthy ear. |
| Genitiv | Die Form des kleinen Ohres ist perfekt.The shape of the small ear is perfect. | Der Schmerz eines entzündeten Ohres ist stark.The pain of an inflamed ear is strong. | Trotz keines gesunden Ohres hört er gut.Despite no healthy ear, he hears well. |
| Nominativ | Die roten Ohren sind ganz rot.The red ears are completely red. | Saubere Ohren sind wichtig.Clean ears are important. | Er hat keine großen Ohren.He has no big ears. |
| Akkusativ | Der Hund spitzt die langen Ohren.The dog pricks up its long ears. | Sie hat kleine Ohren.She has small ears. | Ich sehe keine schmutzigen Ohren.I see no dirty ears. |
| Dativ | Er hat Schmerzen in den beiden Ohren.He has pain in both ears. | Ich höre mit offenen Ohren zu.I am listening with open ears. | Mit keinen verstopften Ohren kann man gut hören.With no plugged ears can one hear well. |
| Genitiv | Die Größe der lustigen Ohren fällt auf.The size of the funny ears is noticeable. | Das ist der Klang vieler Ohren.That is the sound of many ears. | Die Meinung keiner anderen Ohren zählt nicht.The opinion of no other ears counts. |
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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 Ohr?
It is das Ohr. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ohr 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 Ohr?
The German noun Ohr is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Ohr?
The plural form of das Ohr is die Ohren. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Ohr mean in English?
The German word das Ohr translates to “ear” in English.
How do you decline das Ohr?
Like all German nouns, Ohr changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Ohr
- Akkusativ: das Ohr
- Dativ: dem Ohr
- Genitiv: des Ohres
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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