Why does the noun Arbeitskreis have the article die?

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 Arbeitskreis

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Arbeitskreisein Arbeitskreiskein Arbeitskreis
Akkusativden Arbeitskreiseinen Arbeitskreiskeinen Arbeitskreis
Dativdem Arbeitskreiseinem Arbeitskreiskeinem Arbeitskreis
Genitivdes Arbeitskreiseseines Arbeitskreiseskeines Arbeitskreises

Examples in context

Real sentences using Arbeitskreis in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Arbeitskreis tagt morgen.The new working committee meets tomorrow.
Ein wichtiger Arbeitskreis wurde gegründet.An important working committee was founded.
Kein Arbeitskreis ist verfügbar.No working committee is available.
Akkusativ
Ich besuche den neuen Arbeitskreis.I visit the new working committee.
Wir bilden einen kleinen Arbeitskreis.We form a small working committee.
Sie kennt keinen Arbeitskreis hier.She doesn't know any working committee here.
Dativ
Ich gehöre dem neuen Arbeitskreis an.I belong to the new working committee.
Sie hilft einem jungen Arbeitskreis.She helps a young working committee.
Er arbeitet keinem Arbeitskreis zu.He doesn't contribute to any working committee.
Genitiv
Die Leitung des neuen Arbeitskreises ist gut.The leadership of the new working committee is good.
Der Zweck eines wichtigen Arbeitskreises ist klar.The purpose of an important working group is clear.
Die Agenda keines Arbeitskreises ist bekannt.The agenda of no working committee is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Arbeitskreis?

It is die Arbeitskreis. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Arbeitskreis is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of die Arbeitskreis?

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

What does die Arbeitskreis mean in English?

The German word die Arbeitskreis translates to “working group” in English.

How do you decline die Arbeitskreis?

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

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.