Why does the noun Uhr 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 Uhr

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Uhreine Uhrkeine Uhr
Akkusativdie Uhreine Uhrkeine Uhr
Dativder Uhreiner Uhrkeiner Uhr
Genitivder Uhreiner Uhrkeiner Uhr

Examples in context

Real sentences using Uhr in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die neue Uhr ist sehr schön.The new watch is very beautiful.
Hier ist eine alte Uhr.Here is an old watch.
Keine kaputte Uhr funktioniert richtig.No broken watch works correctly.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe die schwarze Uhr.I see the black watch.
Er kauft eine neue Uhr.He is buying a new watch.
Ich brauche keine teure Uhr.I don't need an expensive watch.
Dativ
Ich schaue nach der großen Uhr.I check the big clock.
Das Armband passt zu einer goldenen Uhr.The strap matches a golden watch.
Er hilft keiner kaputten Uhr.He doesn't help any broken watch.
Genitiv
Der Preis der neuen Uhr ist hoch.The price of the new watch is high.
Das Design einer modernen Uhr gefällt mir.I like the design of a modern watch.
Der Wert keiner alten Uhr ist gering.The value of no old watch is low.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Uhr?

It is die Uhr. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Uhr 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 Uhr?

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

What is the plural of die Uhr?

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

What does die Uhr mean in English?

The German word die Uhr translates to “clock, watch, o'clock” in English.

How do you decline die Uhr?

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

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.