Why does the noun Bezug 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 Bezug

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Bezugein Bezugkein Bezug
Akkusativden Bezugeinen Bezugkeinen Bezug
Dativdem Bezugeinem Bezugkeinem Bezug
Genitivdes Bezugeseines Bezugeskeines Bezuges

Examples in context

Real sentences using Bezug in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der thematische Bezug ist offensichtlich.The thematic reference is obvious.
Hier fehlt ein persönlicher Bezug.A personal connection is missing here.
Kein direkter Bezug wurde hergestellt.No direct connection was established.
Akkusativ
Ich verstehe den logischen Bezug nicht.I don't understand the logical connection.
Er sucht einen neuen Bezug für sein Kissen.He is looking for a new cover for his pillow.
Sie hat keinen emotionalen Bezug dazu.She has no emotional connection to it.
Dativ
Mit dem neuen Bezug sieht es gut aus.It looks good with the new cover.
Er nimmt zu einem früheren Bezug Stellung.He comments on an earlier reference.
Mit keinem klaren Bezug kann man den Text verstehen.With no clear reference can one understand the text.
Genitiv
Die Qualität des teuren Bezuges ist hoch.The quality of the expensive cover is high.
Anhand eines konkreten Bezuges wird es klarer.It becomes clearer with a concrete reference.
Trotz keines klaren Bezuges verstand er die Idee.Despite no clear reference, he understood the idea.

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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 Bezug?

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

The German noun Bezug is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Bezug?

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

What does der Bezug mean in English?

The German word der Bezug translates to “reference, cover” in English.

How do you decline der Bezug?

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

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.