Why does the noun Architektur have the article die?

Most nouns ending in -ur are feminine.

Examples

die Kultur (culture), die Natur (nature), die Temperatur (temperature), die Figur (figure), die Frisur (hairstyle), die Prozedur (procedure)

Exceptions

das Abitur (graduation exam), das Futur (future tense)

Declension table for German noun Architektur

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Architektureine Architekturkeine Architektur
Akkusativdie Architektureine Architekturkeine Architektur
Dativder Architektureiner Architekturkeiner Architektur
Genitivder Architektureiner Architekturkeiner Architektur

Examples in context

Real sentences using Architektur in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die neue Architektur ist schön.The new architecture is beautiful.
Eine gute Architektur beeindruckt mich.A good architecture impresses me.
Keine moderne Architektur gefällt ihm.No modern architecture pleases him.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe die interessante Architektur.I see the interesting architecture.
Er mag eine moderne Architektur.He likes a modern architecture.
Wir brauchen keine alte Architektur.We don't need any old architecture.
Dativ
Ich arbeite an der neuen Architektur.I am working on the new architecture.
Er widmet sich einer speziellen Architektur.He dedicates himself to a special architecture.
Sie gibt keiner alten Architektur Bedeutung.She gives no importance to old architecture.
Genitiv
Die Schönheit der alten Architektur ist bekannt.The beauty of the old architecture is well-known.
Der Stil einer speziellen Architektur ist einzigartig.The style of a special architecture is unique.
Der Wert keiner modernen Architektur ist klar.The value of no modern architecture is clear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Architektur?

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

What CEFR level is the word Architektur?

The German noun Architektur is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Architektur?

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

What does die Architektur mean in English?

The German word die Architektur translates to “architecture” in English.

How do you decline die Architektur?

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

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.