Why does the noun Armbanduhr 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 Armbanduhr

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Armbanduhreine Armbanduhrkeine Armbanduhr
Akkusativdie Armbanduhreine Armbanduhrkeine Armbanduhr
Dativder Armbanduhreiner Armbanduhrkeiner Armbanduhr
Genitivder Armbanduhreiner Armbanduhrkeiner Armbanduhr

Examples in context

Real sentences using Armbanduhr in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die neue Armbanduhr ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The new wristwatch is expensive.
Eine moderne Armbanduhr liegt hier.A modern wristwatch lies here.
Keine alte Armbanduhr ist verfügbar.No old wristwatch is available.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe die neue Armbanduhr.I buy the new wristwatch.
Er sucht eine moderne Armbanduhr.He is looking for a modern wristwatch.
Sie hat keine alte Armbanduhr.She has no old wristwatch.
Dativ
Ich gebe es der neuen Armbanduhr.I give it to the new wristwatch.
Ich sehe es an einer alten Armbanduhr.I see it on an old wristwatch.
Ich sehe es an keiner billigen Armbanduhr.I see it on no cheap wristwatch.
Genitiv
Der Wert der neuen Armbanduhr ist hoch.The value of the new wristwatch is high.
Der Wert einer modernen Armbanduhr ist hoch.The value of a modern wristwatch is high.
Der Wert keiner alten Armbanduhr ist hoch.The value of no old wristwatch is high.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Armbanduhr?

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

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

What does die Armbanduhr mean in English?

The German word die Armbanduhr translates to “wristwatch” in English.

How do you decline die Armbanduhr?

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

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.