Why does the noun Wehr 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 Wehr

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Wehrein Wehrkein Wehr
Akkusativdas Wehrein Wehrkein Wehr
Dativdem Wehreinem Wehrkeinem Wehr
Genitivdes Wehreseines Wehreskeines Wehres

Examples in context

Real sentences using Wehr in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das alte Wehr ist sehr stabil.The old weir is very stable.
Ein neues Wehr schützt das Dorf.A new weir protects the village.
Kein großes Wehr ist hier nötig.No large weir is needed here.
Akkusativ
Wir bauen das neue Wehr.We are building the new weir.
Ich sehe ein großes Wehr im Fluss.I see a large weir in the river.
Wir brauchen kein altes Wehr mehr.We don't need an old weir anymore.
Dativ
Ich stehe an dem alten Wehr.I am standing at the old weir.
Ich arbeite an einem neuen Wehr.I am working on a new weir.
Ich bin keinem großen Wehr nahe.I am not close to any large weir.
Genitiv
Die Stärke des alten Wehres ist bekannt.The strength of the old weir is known.
Die Funktion eines eines neuen Wehres ist klar.The function of a new weir is clear.
Die Lage keines keines großen Wehres ist gut.The location of no large weir is good.

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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 Wehr?

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

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

What does das Wehr mean in English?

The German word das Wehr translates to “defense, dam” in English.

How do you decline das Wehr?

Like all German nouns, Wehr changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Wehr
  • Akkusativ: das Wehr
  • Dativ: dem Wehr
  • Genitiv: des Wehres

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.