Why does the noun Besuchszeit 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 Besuchszeit

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Besuchszeiteine Besuchszeit—
Akkusativdie Besuchszeiteine Besuchszeit—
Dativder Besuchszeiteiner Besuchszeit—
Genitivder Besuchszeiteiner Besuchszeit—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Besuchszeit in different cases.

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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Besuchszeit?

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

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

What does die Besuchszeit mean in English?

The German word die Besuchszeit translates to “visiting hour” in English.

How do you decline die Besuchszeit?

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

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.