Why does the noun Ohren 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 Ohren

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Ohrein Ohrkein Ohr
Akkusativdas Ohrein Ohrkein Ohr
Dativdem Ohreinem Ohrkeinem Ohr
Genitivdes Ohreseines Ohreskeines Ohres

Examples in context

Real sentences using Ohren in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das linke Ohr ist groß.The left ear is big.
Ein Ohr hört sehr gut.An ear hears very well.
Kein Ohr ist zu klein.No ear is too small.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe das rechte Ohr.I see the right ear.
Er hat ein Ohr gereinigt.He cleaned an ear.
Sie hat kein Ohr gesehen.She didn't see any ear.
Dativ
Ich gebe dem Ohr Aufmerksamkeit.I give attention to the ear.
Er hilft einem Ohr beim Hören.He helps an ear with hearing.
Mit keinem Ohr bin ich zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any ear.
Genitiv
Die Form des Ohres ist rund.The shape of the ear is round.
Die Funktion eines Ohres ist klar.The function of an ear is clear.
Die Größe keines Ohres gefällt mir.I don't like the size of any ear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Ohren?

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

What is the plural of die Ohren?

The noun Ohren is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does die Ohren mean in English?

The German word die Ohren translates to “ears” in English.

How do you decline die Ohren?

Like all German nouns, Ohren 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.