Why does the noun Besuch 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 Besuch

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Besuchein Besuchkein Besuch
Akkusativden Besucheinen Besuchkeinen Besuch
Dativdem Besucheinem Besuchkeinem Besuch
Genitivdes Besuchseines Besuchskeines Besuchs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Besuch in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der kurze Besuch war sehr angenehm.The short visit was very pleasant.
Ein wichtiger Besuch steht heute an.An important visit is scheduled for today.
Kein spontaner Besuch ist jetzt möglich.No spontaneous visit is possible now.
Akkusativ
Ich erwarte den langen Besuch.I am expecting the long visit.
Wir planen einen kurzen Besuch.We are planning a short visit.
Ich möchte keinen weiteren Besuch heute.I don't want any further visit today.
Dativ
Nach dem offiziellen Besuch war alles klar.Everything was clear after the official visit.
Wir profitieren von einem kurzen Besuch.We benefit from a short visit.
Mit keinem ärztlichen Besuch habe ich gerechnet.I did not expect any doctor's visit.
Genitiv
Das Ziel des überraschenden Besuchs war unklar.The purpose of the surprising visit was unclear.
Die Dauer eines privaten Besuchs ist begrenzt.The duration of a private visit is limited.
Trotz keines angekündigten Besuchs kam er.He came despite no announced visit.

GET THE APP

Practice der Besuch in the app

Master der Besuch (and 5,000+ other German nouns) with quizzes, smart review, and instant grammar tips.

  • 5,000+ nouns with translations in 11 languages
  • Quizzes by level, category, or your weakest words
  • Snap a photo of any German text — extract nouns instantly
Der Artikel app — quiz screen Der Artikel app — grammar rule tooltip

Frequently asked questions

Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.

Is it der, die, or das Besuch?

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

What CEFR level is the word Besuch?

The German noun Besuch is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Besuch?

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

What does der Besuch mean in English?

The German word der Besuch translates to “visit” in English.

How do you decline der Besuch?

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

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.