Why does the noun Ostern 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 Ostern
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Ostern | ein Ostern | kein Ostern |
| Akkusativ | das Ostern | ein Ostern | kein Ostern |
| Dativ | dem Ostern | einem Ostern | keinem Ostern |
| Genitiv | des Osterns | eines Osterns | keines Osterns |
| Nominativ | die Ostern | Ostern | keine Ostern |
| Akkusativ | die Ostern | Ostern | keine Ostern |
| Dativ | den Ostern | Ostern | keinen Ostern |
| Genitiv | der Ostern | Ostern | keiner Ostern |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Ostern in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das nächste Ostern ist bald.The next Easter is soon. | Ein schönes Ostern beginnt.A beautiful Easter begins. | Kein trauriges Ostern ist gut.No sad Easter is good. |
| Akkusativ | Wir feiern das frohe Ostern.We celebrate the joyful Easter. | Ich wünsche ein gutes Ostern.I wish a good Easter. | Er mag kein langes Ostern.He doesn't like a long Easter. |
| Dativ | Zu dem schönen Ostern gibt es Eier.For the beautiful Easter, there are eggs. | Ich freue mich auf einem Ostern.I look forward to an Easter. | Er denkt an keinem schlechten Ostern.He doesn't think of a bad Easter. |
| Genitiv | Die Freude des frohen Osterns ist groß.The joy of the joyful Easter is great. | Der Beginn eines neuen Osterns ist da.The beginning of a new Easter is here. | Die Stimmung keines schlechten Osterns ist gut.The mood of no bad Easter is good. |
| Nominativ | Die letzten Ostern waren schön.The last Easters were beautiful. | Viele Ostern sind wichtig.Many Easters are important. | Keine schlechten Ostern kommen.No bad Easters are coming. |
| Akkusativ | Sie erinnern sich an die alten Ostern.They remember the old Easters. | Wir erleben neue Ostern.We experience many new Easters. | Ich sehe keine traurigen Ostern.I see no sad Easters. |
| Dativ | Nach den langen Ostern beginnt Arbeit.After the long Easters, work begins. | Er spricht über vielen Ostern.He talks about many Easters. | Sie helfen bei keinen traurigen Ostern.They don't help with sad Easters. |
| Genitiv | Die Tradition der alten Ostern lebt.The tradition of the old Easters lives. | Die Geschichte vieler Ostern ist lang.The history of many Easters is long. | Der Sinn keiner traurigen Ostern fehlt.The meaning of no sad Easters is missing. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Ostern?
It is das Ostern. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ostern is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of das Ostern?
The plural form of das Ostern is die Ostern. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Ostern mean in English?
The German word das Ostern translates to “Easter” in English.
How do you decline das Ostern?
Like all German nouns, Ostern changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Ostern
- Akkusativ: das Ostern
- Dativ: dem Ostern
- Genitiv: des Osterns
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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