Why does the noun Wetter 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 Wetter
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Wetter | ein Wetter | kein Wetter |
| Akkusativ | das Wetter | ein Wetter | kein Wetter |
| Dativ | dem Wetter | einem Wetter | keinem Wetter |
| Genitiv | des Wetters | eines Wetters | keines Wetters |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Wetter in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das schöne Wetter bleibt heute.The beautiful weather stays today. | Ein gutes Wetter ist selten.Good weather is rare. | Kein schlechtes Wetter ist hier.No bad weather is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag das sonnige Wetter.I like the sunny weather. | Wir erwarten ein warmes Wetter.We expect warm weather. | Ich mag kein schlechtes Wetter.I don't like bad weather. |
| Dativ | Ich bin mit dem Wetter zufrieden.I am satisfied with the weather. | Ich bin bei einem guten Wetter glücklich.I am happy in good weather. | Ich bin bei keinem Wetter glücklich.I am happy in no weather. |
| Genitiv | Die Vorhersage des Wetters ist wichtig.The weather forecast is important. | Die Laune eines Wetters ist wechselhaft.The mood of a weather is changeable. | Die Dauer keines Wetters ist sicher.The duration of no weather is certain. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Wetter?
It is das Wetter. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Wetter 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 Wetter?
The German noun Wetter is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Wetter?
The plural form of das Wetter is die Wetter. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Wetter mean in English?
The German word das Wetter translates to “weather” in English.
How do you decline das Wetter?
Like all German nouns, Wetter changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Wetter
- Akkusativ: das Wetter
- Dativ: dem Wetter
- Genitiv: des Wetters
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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