Why does the noun Zuhause 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 Zuhause
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Zuhause | ein Zuhause | kein Zuhause |
| Akkusativ | das Zuhause | ein Zuhause | kein Zuhause |
| Dativ | dem Zuhause | einem Zuhause | keinem Zuhause |
| Genitiv | des Zuhauses | eines Zuhauses | keines Zuhauses |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Zuhause in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das schöne Zuhause ist hier.The beautiful home is here. | Ein gemütliches Zuhause ist wichtig.A cozy home is important. | Das ist kein richtiges Zuhause.That is no real home. |
| Akkusativ | Ich liebe das neue Zuhause.I love the new home. | Wir suchen ein großes Zuhause.We are looking for a big home. | Er hat kein eigenes Zuhause.He has no home of his own. |
| Dativ | Ich bin in dem warmen Zuhause.I am in the warm home. | Sie wohnt in einem kleinen Zuhause.She lives in a small home. | Er fühlt sich in keinem fremden Zuhause wohl.He doesn't feel comfortable in any strange home. |
| Genitiv | Die Tür des alten Zuhauses ist offen.The door of the old home is open. | Der Wert eines sicheren Zuhauses ist hoch.The value of a safe home is high. | Trotz keines festen Zuhauses ist er glücklich.Despite having no permanent home, he is happy. |
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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 Zuhause?
It is das Zuhause. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Zuhause 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 Zuhause?
The German noun Zuhause is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Zuhause?
The noun Zuhause is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Zuhause mean in English?
The German word das Zuhause translates to “home” in English.
How do you decline das Zuhause?
Like all German nouns, Zuhause changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Zuhause
- Akkusativ: das Zuhause
- Dativ: dem Zuhause
- Genitiv: des Zuhauses
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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