Why does the noun Reh 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 Reh
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Reh | ein Reh | kein Reh |
| Akkusativ | das Reh | ein Reh | kein Reh |
| Dativ | dem Reh | einem Reh | keinem Reh |
| Genitiv | des Rehes | eines Rehes | keines Rehes |
| Nominativ | die Rehe | Rehe | keine Rehe |
| Akkusativ | die Rehe | Rehe | keine Rehe |
| Dativ | den Rehen | Rehen | keinen Rehen |
| Genitiv | der Rehe | Rehe | keiner Rehe |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Reh in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das junge Reh frisst Gras.The young roe deer eats grass. | Ein junges Reh läuft schnell.A young roe deer runs fast. | Kein junges Reh ist im Garten.No young roe deer is in the garden. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das junge Reh dort.I see the young roe deer there. | Ich finde ein junges Reh.I find a young roe deer. | Ich finde kein junges Reh.I don't find any young roe deer. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem jungen Reh Wasser.I give water to the young roe deer. | Ich helfe einem jungen Reh.I help a young roe deer. | Ich helfe keinem jungen Reh.I don't help any young roe deer. |
| Genitiv | Das Fell des jungen Rehes ist weich.The fur of the young roe deer is soft. | Das Fell eines jungen Rehes ist weich.The fur of a young roe deer is soft. | Das Fell keines jungen Rehes ist weich.The fur of no young roe deer is soft. |
| Nominativ | Die jungen Rehe sind im Wald.The young roe deer are in the forest. | Junge Rehe suchen Futter.Young roe deer look for food. | Keine jungen Rehe sind hier.No young roe deer are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die jungen Rehe.We see the young roe deer. | Wir sehen junge Rehe.We see young roe deer. | Wir sehen keine jungen Rehe.We don't see any young roe deer. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den jungen Rehen Futter.I give food to the young roe deer. | Ich helfe jungen Rehen im Wald.I help young roe deer in the forest. | Ich helfe keinen jungen Rehen.I don't help any young roe deer. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der jungen Rehe ist schön.The color of the young roe deer is beautiful. | Farbe junger Rehe ist schön.The color of young roe deer is beautiful. | Keiner Farbe keiner jungen Rehe ist schön.The color of no young roe deer is beautiful. |
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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 Reh?
It is das Reh. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Reh 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 Reh?
The plural form of das Reh is die Rehe. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Reh mean in English?
The German word das Reh translates to “roe deer” in English.
How do you decline das Reh?
Like all German nouns, Reh changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Reh
- Akkusativ: das Reh
- Dativ: dem Reh
- Genitiv: des Rehes
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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