Why does the noun Arzttermin 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 Arzttermin

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Arztterminein Arztterminkein Arzttermin
Akkusativden Arzttermineinen Arztterminkeinen Arzttermin
Dativdem Arzttermineinem Arztterminkeinem Arzttermin
Genitivdes Arztterminseines Arztterminskeines Arzttermins

Examples in context

Real sentences using Arzttermin in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der Arzttermin ist heute heute.The doctor's appointment is important today.
Ein Arzttermin ist ein ein.A doctor's appointment is a problem.
Kein Arzttermin ist immer immer.No doctor's appointment is always easy.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche den Arzttermin jetzt.I need the doctor's appointment now.
Er sucht einen guten Arzttermin.He is looking for a good doctor's appointment.
Sie will keinen weiteren Arzttermin.She doesn't want any further doctor's appointment.
Dativ
Er arbeitet an dem Arzttermin.He works on the doctor's appointment.
Ich helfe einem neuen Arzttermin.I help a new doctor's appointment.
Sie stimmt keinem Arzttermin zu.She doesn't agree to any doctor's appointment.
Genitiv
Der Beginn des Arzttermins ist morgen.The beginning of the doctor's appointment is tomorrow.
Der Erfolg eines Arzttermins ist wichtig.The success of a doctor's appointment is important.
Der Zweck keines Arzttermins ist klar.The purpose of no doctor's appointment is clear.

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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 Arzttermin?

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

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

What does der Arzttermin mean in English?

The German word der Arzttermin translates to “doctor's appointment” in English.

How do you decline der Arzttermin?

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

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.