Why does the noun Ufer 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 Ufer
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Ufer | ein Ufer | kein Ufer |
| Akkusativ | das Ufer | ein Ufer | kein Ufer |
| Dativ | dem Ufer | einem Ufer | keinem Ufer |
| Genitiv | des Ufers | eines Ufers | keines Ufers |
| Nominativ | die Ufer | Ufer | keine Ufer |
| Akkusativ | die Ufer | Ufer | keine Ufer |
| Dativ | den Ufern | Ufern | keinen Ufern |
| Genitiv | der Ufer | Ufer | keiner Ufer |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Ufer in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das grüne Ufer ist breit.The green bank is wide. | Ein schönes Ufer liegt dort.A beautiful bank lies there. | Kein hohes Ufer ist sicher.No high bank is safe. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das steile Ufer.I see the steep bank. | Wir suchen ein ruhiges Ufer.We are looking for a quiet bank. | Er findet kein sauberes Ufer.He finds no clean bank. |
| Dativ | Wir gehen an dem steilen Ufer entlang.We walk along the steep bank. | Er sitzt an einem ruhigen Ufer.He sits by a quiet bank. | Ich stehe an keinem sauberen Ufer.I stand by no clean bank. |
| Genitiv | Die Breite des grünen Ufers ist groß.The width of the green bank is great. | Die Schönheit eines ruhigen Ufers ist bekannt.The beauty of a quiet bank is known. | Die Lage keines steilen Ufers ist schlecht.The location of no steep bank is bad. |
| Nominativ | Die beiden Ufer sind sauber.Both banks are clean. | Viele Ufer sind schön.Many banks are beautiful. | Keine flachen Ufer sind zugänglich.No flat banks are accessible. |
| Akkusativ | Sie besuchen die schönen Ufer.They visit the beautiful banks. | Wir sehen viele Ufer.We see many banks. | Ich finde keine grünen Ufer dort.I find no green banks there. |
| Dativ | Sie spielen an den beiden Ufern.They play on both banks. | Wir sitzen an schönen Ufern.We sit by beautiful banks. | Ich gehe an keinen flachen Ufern nicht.I don't walk on any flat banks. |
| Genitiv | Die Sauberkeit der beiden Ufer ist wichtig.The cleanliness of both banks is important. | Die Natur viele Ufer ist schön.The nature of many banks is beautiful. | Die Schönheit keiner flachen Ufer fehlt.The beauty of no flat banks is missing. |
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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 Ufer?
It is das Ufer. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ufer is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Ufer?
The German noun Ufer is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Ufer?
The plural form of das Ufer is die Ufer. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Ufer mean in English?
The German word das Ufer translates to “shore, bank” in English.
How do you decline das Ufer?
Like all German nouns, Ufer changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Ufer
- Akkusativ: das Ufer
- Dativ: dem Ufer
- Genitiv: des Ufers
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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