Why does the noun Vorhaben have the article das?

Nominalized infinitives (verbs used as nouns) are always neuter.

Examples

das Essen (eating/food), das Trinken (drinking), das Lesen (reading), das Schreiben (writing), das Leben (life), das Schwimmen (swimming)

Exceptions

No exceptions when truly nominalized

Declension table for German noun Vorhaben

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Vorhabenein Vorhabenkein Vorhaben

Examples in context

Real sentences using Vorhaben in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das große Vorhaben beginnt heute.The big project starts today.
Ein großes Vorhaben ist wichtig.A big project is important.
Kein Vorhaben ist hier einfach.No project is easy here.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Vorhaben?

It is das Vorhaben. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Vorhaben 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 Vorhaben?

The German noun Vorhaben is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Vorhaben?

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

What does das Vorhaben mean in English?

The German word das Vorhaben translates to “plan, project” in English.

How do you decline das Vorhaben?

Like all German nouns, Vorhaben changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Vorhaben

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.