Gender

In German, every noun has a grammatical gender: masculine, feminine, or neuter. Gender is an inherent property of nouns and does not usually depend on meaning or biological sex. Knowing the gender of a noun is essential, because it determines the form of articles, adjectives, and pronouns used with that noun.

In this guide, you will learn:

• what grammatical gender is and how it differs from natural gender

• the three genders used in German and how they function

• why gender is crucial for articles and declension

• common patterns and challenges for English-speaking learners

This guide provides a clear foundation for understanding gender in German and prepares you for working with articles, adjective endings, and noun declension.