Singular
der
Arzttermin
doctor's appointment
Plural: die Arzttermine
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.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Arzttermin | ein Arzttermin | kein Arzttermin |
| Akkusativ | den Arzttermin | einen Arzttermin | keinen Arzttermin |
| Dativ | dem Arzttermin | einem Arzttermin | keinem Arzttermin |
| Genitiv | des Arzttermins | eines Arzttermins | keines Arzttermins |
| Nominativ | die Arzttermine | Arzttermine | keine Arzttermine |
| Akkusativ | die Arzttermine | Arzttermine | keine Arzttermine |
| Dativ | den Arztterminen | Arztterminen | keinen Arztterminen |
| Genitiv | der Arzttermine | Arzttermine | keiner Arzttermine |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Arzttermin in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Nominativ | Die Arzttermine sind oft oft.The doctor's appointments are often long. | Viele Arzttermine helfen Patienten.Many doctor's appointments help patients. | Keine Arzttermine sind immer immer.No doctor's appointments are always easy. |
| Akkusativ | Wir planen die Arzttermine gut.We plan the doctor's appointments well. | Er besucht oft gute Arzttermine.He often visits good doctor's appointments. | Ich sehe keine neuen Arzttermine.I don't see any new doctor's appointments. |
| Dativ | Er hilft den Arztterminen sehr.He helps the doctor's appointments very much. | Man spricht über Arztterminen.One talks about doctor's appointments. | Ich stimme keinen Arztterminen zu.I don't agree to any doctor's appointments. |
| Genitiv | Der Zweck der Arzttermine ist klar.The purpose of the doctor's appointments is clear. | Der Erfolg vieler Arzttermine ist gut.The success of many doctor's appointments is good. | Der Beginn keiner Arzttermine ist bekannt.The beginning of no doctor's appointments is known. |
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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.
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