Singular
der
Bezirk
district
Plural: die Bezirke
Why does the noun Bezirk 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 Bezirk
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Bezirk | ein Bezirk | kein Bezirk |
| Akkusativ | den Bezirk | einen Bezirk | keinen Bezirk |
| Dativ | dem Bezirk | einem Bezirk | keinem Bezirk |
| Genitiv | des Bezirks | eines Bezirks | keines Bezirks |
| Nominativ | die Bezirke | Bezirke | keine Bezirke |
| Akkusativ | die Bezirke | Bezirke | keine Bezirke |
| Dativ | den Bezirken | Bezirken | keinen Bezirken |
| Genitiv | der Bezirke | Bezirke | keiner Bezirke |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Bezirk in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der alte Bezirk ist sehr schön.The old district is very beautiful. | Ein neuer Bezirk entsteht hier.A new district is emerging here. | Kein großer Bezirk gefällt mir.No large district appeals to me. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche den alten Bezirk gern.I like to visit the old district. | Wir suchen einen neuen Bezirk.We are looking for a new district. | Er kennt keinen großen Bezirk hier.He doesn't know any large district here. |
| Dativ | Ich wohne in dem alten Bezirk.I live in the old district. | Er hilft einem neuen Bezirk.He helps a new district. | Sie arbeitet in keinem großen Bezirk.She doesn't work in any large district. |
| Genitiv | Das ist die Karte des alten Bezirks.That is the map of the old district. | Das ist die Geschichte eines neuen Bezirks.That is the history of a new district. | Das ist die Lage keines großen Bezirks.That is the location of no large district. |
| Nominativ | Die schönen Bezirke sind bekannt.The beautiful districts are well-known. | Viele neue Bezirke entstehen jetzt.Many new districts are emerging now. | Keine alten Bezirke bleiben übrig.No old districts remain. |
| Akkusativ | Sie sehen die schönen Bezirke.They see the beautiful districts. | Ich brauche viele neue Bezirke.I need many new districts. | Wir finden keine alten Bezirke mehr.We don't find any old districts anymore. |
| Dativ | Ich wohne in den schönen Bezirken.I live in the beautiful districts. | Er hilft vielen neuen Bezirken.He helps many new districts. | Sie arbeitet in keinen alten Bezirken.She doesn't work in any old districts. |
| Genitiv | Das ist die Geschichte der schönen Bezirke.That is the history of the beautiful districts. | Die Lage vieler neuer Bezirke ist gut.The location of many new districts is good. | Die Form keiner alten Bezirke ist bekannt.The shape of no old districts 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 Bezirk?
It is der Bezirk. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Bezirk 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 Bezirk?
The German noun Bezirk is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Bezirk?
The plural form of der Bezirk is die Bezirke. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Bezirk mean in English?
The German word der Bezirk translates to “district” in English.
How do you decline der Bezirk?
Like all German nouns, Bezirk changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Bezirk
- Akkusativ: den Bezirk
- Dativ: dem Bezirk
- Genitiv: des Bezirks
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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