Why does the noun Architektin have the article die?

Professions with -in ending for females are feminine.

Examples

die Ärztin (female doctor), die Lehrerin (female teacher), die Köchin (female cook), die Polizistin (policewoman), die Ingenieurin (female engineer)

Declension table for German noun Architektin

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Architektineine Architektinkeine Architektin
Akkusativdie Architektineine Architektinkeine Architektin
Dativder Architektineiner Architektinkeiner Architektin
Genitivder Architektineiner Architektinkeiner Architektin

Examples in context

Real sentences using Architektin in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die gute Architektin plant das Haus.The good architect plans the house.
Eine gute Architektin arbeitet hier.A good architect works here.
Keine gute Architektin ist verfügbar.No good architect is available.
Akkusativ
Ich kenne die gute Architektin.I know the good architect.
Wir suchen eine gute Architektin.We are looking for a good architect.
Er braucht keine gute Architektin.He doesn't need any good architect.
Dativ
Ich spreche mit der guten Architektin.I am speaking with the good architect.
Er hilft einer guten Architektin.He helps a good architect.
Ich gebe keiner guten Architektin den Plan.I don't give the plan to any good architect.
Genitiv
Das Büro der guten Architektin ist groß.The office of the good architect is large.
Die Arbeit einer guten Architektin ist wichtig.The work of a good architect is important.
Der Ruf keiner guten Architektin ist schlecht.The reputation of no good architect is bad.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Architektin?

It is die Architektin. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Architektin 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 Architektin?

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

What does die Architektin mean in English?

The German word die Architektin translates to “architect (f)” in English.

How do you decline die Architektin?

Like all German nouns, Architektin changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Architektin
  • Akkusativ: die Architektin
  • Dativ: der Architektin
  • Genitiv: der Architektin

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.