Singular
der
Wohnort
place of residence
Plural: die Wohnorte
Why does the noun Wohnort have the article der?
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 Wohnort
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Wohnort | ein Wohnort | — |
| Akkusativ | den Wohnort | einen Wohnort | — |
| Dativ | dem Wohnort | einem Wohnort | — |
| Genitiv | des Wohnorts | eines Wohnorts | — |
| Nominativ | die Wohnorte | — Wohnorte | — |
| Akkusativ | die Wohnorte | — Wohnorte | — |
| Dativ | den Wohnorten | — Wohnorten | — |
| Genitiv | der Wohnorte | — Wohnorte | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Wohnort in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Wohnort?
It is der Wohnort. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Wohnort is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Wohnort?
The plural form of der Wohnort is die Wohnorte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Wohnort mean in English?
The German word der Wohnort translates to “place of residence” in English.
How do you decline der Wohnort?
Like all German nouns, Wohnort changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Wohnort
- Akkusativ: den Wohnort
- Dativ: dem Wohnort
- Genitiv: des Wohnorts
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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