Why does the noun Abzug 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 Abzug

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Abzugein Abzugkein Abzug
Akkusativden Abzugeinen Abzugkeinen Abzug
Dativdem Abzugeinem Abzugkeinem Abzug
Genitivdes Abzugseines Abzugskeines Abzugs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Abzug in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der hoche Abzug ist ärgerlich.The high deduction is annoying.
Ein kleiner Abzug ist normal.A small deduction is normal.
Kein weiter Abzug ist nötig.No further deduction is necessary.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den hochen Abzug.I see the high deduction.
Er macht einen kleinen Abzug.He makes a small deduction.
Wir wollen keinen weiten Abzug.We don't want any further deduction.
Dativ
Er stimmt dem hochen Abzug zu.He agrees to the high deduction.
Ich stimme einem kleinen Abzug zu.I agree to a small deduction.
Sie vertrauen keinem weiten Abzug.They don't trust any further deduction.
Genitiv
Der Grund des hochen Abzugs.The reason for the high deduction.
Die Höhe eines kleinen Abzugs.The amount of a small deduction.
Die Wirkung keines weiten Abzugs.The effect of no further deduction.

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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 Abzug?

It is der Abzug. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Abzug 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 Abzug?

The plural form of der Abzug is die Abzüge. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Abzug mean in English?

The German word der Abzug translates to “deduction, withdrawal” in English.

How do you decline der Abzug?

Like all German nouns, Abzug changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Abzug
  • Akkusativ: den Abzug
  • Dativ: dem Abzug
  • Genitiv: des Abzugs

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.