Why does the noun Ort 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 Ort

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Ortein Ortkein Ort
Akkusativden Orteinen Ortkeinen Ort
Dativdem Orteinem Ortkeinem Ort
Genitivdes Orteseines Orteskeines Ortes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Ort in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der schöne Ort ist sehr bekannt.The beautiful place is very well-known.
Das ist ein ruhiger Ort zum Entspannen.That is a quiet place to relax.
Hier ist kein guter Ort für Kinder.This is not a good place for children.
Akkusativ
Ich kenne den alten Ort gut.I know the old place well.
Wir suchen einen ruhigen Ort.We are looking for a quiet place.
Ich finde keinen freien Ort zum Parken.I can't find a free place to park.
Dativ
Wir sind an dem richtigen Ort.We are at the right place.
Ich wohne in einem kleinen Ort.I live in a small place.
Er ist an keinem sicheren Ort geblieben.He did not stay in a safe place.
Genitiv
Der Name des neuen Ortes ist unbekannt.The name of the new place is unknown.
Die Lage eines zentralen Ortes ist perfekt.The location of a central place is perfect.
Die Adresse keines bekannten Ortes ist falsch.The address of no known place is wrong.

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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 Ort?

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

What CEFR level is the word Ort?

The German noun Ort is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Ort?

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

What does der Ort mean in English?

The German word der Ort translates to “place, town, location” in English.

How do you decline der Ort?

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

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.