Why does the noun Wildtier 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 Wildtier

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Wildtierein Wildtierkein Wildtier
Akkusativdas Wildtierein Wildtierkein Wildtier
Dativdem Wildtiereinem Wildtierkeinem Wildtier
Genitivdes Wildtiereseines Wildtiereskeines Wildtieres

Examples in context

Real sentences using Wildtier in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das junge Wildtier schläft jetzt.The young wild animal sleeps now.
Ein kleines Wildtier lebt hier.A small wild animal lives here.
Kein Wildtier ist gefährlich.No wild animal is dangerous.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe das schöne Wildtier.I see the beautiful wild animal.
Er fängt ein krankes Wildtier.He catches a sick wild animal.
Wir haben kein Wildtier gesehen.We haven't seen any wild animal.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem kranken Wildtier.I help the sick wild animal.
Er gibt einem Wildtier Wasser.He gives water to a wild animal.
Ich spreche mit keinem Wildtier.I don't speak with any wild animal.
Genitiv
Das Fell des jungen Wildtieres ist weich.The fur of the young wild animal is soft.
Der Ruf eines Wildtieres ist laut.The call of a wild animal is loud.
Ich kenne die Farbe keines Wildtieres.I know the color of no wild animal.

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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 Wildtier?

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

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

What does das Wildtier mean in English?

The German word das Wildtier translates to “wild animal” in English.

How do you decline das Wildtier?

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

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.