Why does the noun Wochenende 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 Wochenende

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Wochenendeein Wochenendekein Wochenende
Akkusativdas Wochenendeein Wochenendekein Wochenende
Dativdem Wochenendeeinem Wochenendekeinem Wochenende
Genitivdes Wochenendeseines Wochenendeskeines Wochenendes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Wochenende in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das schöne Wochenende war super.The beautiful weekend was great.
Ein langes Wochenende kommt bald.A long weekend is coming soon.
Kein freies Wochenende ist in Sicht.No free weekend is in sight.
Akkusativ
Ich genieße das ruhige Wochenende.I enjoy the quiet weekend.
Ich wünsche dir ein schönes Wochenende!I wish you a nice weekend!
Ich habe kein freies Wochenende geplant.I have planned no free weekend.
Dativ
Nach dem erholsamen Wochenende bin ich fit.After the restful weekend, I am fit.
Ich fahre an einem langen Wochenende weg.I'm going away for a long weekend.
An keinem einzigen Wochenende arbeite ich.I work on no single weekend.
Genitiv
Das Ende des schönen Wochenendes naht.The end of the beautiful weekend is approaching.
Die Planung eines guten Wochenendes ist wichtig.The planning of a good weekend is important.
Der Anfang keines guten Wochenendes ist schlecht.The beginning of no good weekend is bad.

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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 Wochenende?

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

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

What is the plural of das Wochenende?

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

What does das Wochenende mean in English?

The German word das Wochenende translates to “weekend” in English.

How do you decline das Wochenende?

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

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.