Singular
das
Reisen
traveling, trips
Plural: die Reisen
Why does the noun Reisen 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 Reisen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Reisen | ein Reisen | kein Reisen |
| Akkusativ | das Reisen | ein Reisen | kein Reisen |
| Dativ | dem Reisen | einem Reisen | keinem Reisen |
| Genitiv | des Reisens | eines Reisens | keines Reisens |
| Nominativ | die Reisen | Reisen | keine Reisen |
| Akkusativ | die Reisen | Reisen | keine Reisen |
| Dativ | den Reisen | Reisen | keinen Reisen |
| Genitiv | der Reisen | Reisen | keiner Reisen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Reisen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das lange Reisen ist anstrengend.The long journey is exhausting. | Ein weites Reisen macht Spaß.A long journey is fun. | Kein kurzes Reisen ist möglich.No short journey is possible. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag das lange Reisen sehr.I like the long journey very much. | Ich plane ein weites Reisen.I am planning a long journey. | Ich mag kein kurzes Reisen.I don't like short journeys. |
| Dativ | Ich denke an dem langen Reisen.I think about the long journey. | Ich träume von einem weiten Reisen.I dream of a long journey. | Ich denke an keinem kurzen Reisen.I don't think about any short journey. |
| Genitiv | Die Freude des langen Reisens ist groß.The joy of the long journey is great. | Die Kosten eines weiten Reisens sind hoch.The costs of a long journey are high. | Die Freude keines kurzen Reisens ist bekannt.The joy of no short journey is known. |
| Nominativ | Die langen Reisen sind schön.The long journeys are beautiful. | Viele Reisen sind teuer.Many journeys are expensive. | Keine kurzen Reisen sind geplant.No short journeys are planned. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag die langen Reisen sehr.I like the long journeys very much. | Ich plane viele Reisen.I am planning many journeys. | Ich mag keine kurzen Reisen.I don't like short journeys. |
| Dativ | Ich denke an den langen Reisen.I think about the long journeys. | Ich träume von vielen Reisen.I dream of many journeys. | Ich denke an keinen kurzen Reisen.I don't think about any short journeys. |
| Genitiv | Die Freude der langen Reisen ist groß.The joy of the long journeys is great. | Die Kosten vieler Reisen sind hoch.The costs of many journeys are high. | Die Freude keiner kurzen Reisen ist bekannt.The joy of no short journeys is known. |
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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 Reisen?
It is das Reisen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Reisen 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 Reisen?
The noun Reisen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Reisen mean in English?
The German word das Reisen translates to “traveling, trips” in English.
How do you decline das Reisen?
Like all German nouns, Reisen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Reisen
- Akkusativ: das Reisen
- Dativ: dem Reisen
- Genitiv: des Reisens
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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