Why does the noun Wort 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 Wort
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Wort | ein Wort | kein Wort |
| Akkusativ | das Wort | ein Wort | kein Wort |
| Dativ | dem Wort | einem Wort | keinem Wort |
| Genitiv | des Wortes | eines Wortes | keines Wortes |
| Nominativ | die Wörter | Wörter | keine Wörter |
| Akkusativ | die Wörter | Wörter | keine Wörter |
| Dativ | den Wörtern | Wörtern | keinen Wörtern |
| Genitiv | der Wörter | Wörter | keiner Wörter |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Wort in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Wort ist schwierig.The new word is difficult. | Hier steht ein langes Wort.A long word is written here. | Kein deutsches Wort ist einfach.No German word is easy. |
| Akkusativ | Ich lerne das deutsche Wort.I am learning the German word. | Er schreibt ein langes Wort.He is writing a long word. | Sie versteht kein einziges Wort.She doesn't understand a single word. |
| Dativ | Mit dem richtigen Wort geht es.It works with the right word. | Ich antworte mit einem kurzen Wort.I answer with a short word. | Er hilft mir mit keinem guten Wort.He helps me with no good word. |
| Genitiv | Die Bedeutung des neuen Wortes ist klar.The meaning of the new word is clear. | Die Länge eines langen Wortes ist variabel.The length of a long word is variable. | Der Sinn keines gesprochenen Wortes war klar.The meaning of no spoken word was clear. |
| Nominativ | Die letzten Wörter sind wichtig.The last words are important. | Neue Wörter sind im Text.New words are in the text. | Hier stehen keine falschen Wörter.No wrong words are written here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir lesen die neuen Wörter.We are reading the new words. | Du brauchst wichtige Wörter.You need important words. | Ich kenne keine spanischen Wörter.I don't know any Spanish words. |
| Dativ | Ich spiele mit den neuen Wörtern.I am playing with the new words. | Man lernt mit einfachen Wörtern.One learns with simple words. | Er spricht mit keinen netten Wörtern.He speaks with no nice words. |
| Genitiv | Die Liste der schwierigen Wörter ist lang.The list of the difficult words is long. | Die Aussprache deutscher Wörter ist schwer.The pronunciation of German words is difficult. | Die Bedeutung keiner geschriebenen Wörter war klar.The meaning of no written words was clear. |
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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 Wort?
It is das Wort. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Wort 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 Wort?
The German noun Wort is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Wort?
The plural form of das Wort is die Wörter. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Wort mean in English?
The German word das Wort translates to “word” in English.
How do you decline das Wort?
Like all German nouns, Wort changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Wort
- Akkusativ: das Wort
- Dativ: dem Wort
- Genitiv: des Wortes
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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