Why does the noun Stirn 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 Stirn

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Stirneine Stirnkeine Stirn
Akkusativdie Stirneine Stirnkeine Stirn
Dativder Stirneiner Stirnkeiner Stirn
Genitivder Stirneiner Stirnkeiner Stirn

Examples in context

Real sentences using Stirn in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die klare Stirn ist sichtbar.The clear forehead is visible.
Eine kühle Stirn tut gut.A cool forehead feels good.
Hier ist keine faltige Stirn.There is no wrinkled forehead here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe die schöne Stirn.I see the beautiful forehead.
Er hat eine warme Stirn.He has a warm forehead.
Sie hat keine kalte Stirn.She does not have a cold forehead.
Dativ
Ich gebe der feuchten Stirn einen Kuss.I give the moist forehead a kiss.
Mit einer kleinen Stirn geht es.It works with a small forehead.
Mit keiner großen Stirn ist es leicht.It is easy with no large forehead.
Genitiv
Die Form der runden Stirn ist schön.The shape of the round forehead is beautiful.
Der Schweiß einer müden Stirn ist sichtbar.The sweat of a tired forehead is visible.
Die Farbe keiner klaren Stirn ist bekannt.The color of no clear forehead 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 Stirn?

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

What CEFR level is the word Stirn?

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

What is the plural of die Stirn?

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

What does die Stirn mean in English?

The German word die Stirn translates to “forehead” in English.

How do you decline die Stirn?

Like all German nouns, Stirn changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Stirn
  • Akkusativ: die Stirn
  • Dativ: der Stirn
  • Genitiv: der Stirn

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.