Why does the noun Bildschirm 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 Bildschirm

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Bildschirmein Bildschirmkein Bildschirm
Akkusativden Bildschirmeinen Bildschirmkeinen Bildschirm
Dativdem Bildschirmeinem Bildschirmkeinem Bildschirm
Genitivdes Bildschirmseines Bildschirmskeines Bildschirms

Examples in context

Real sentences using Bildschirm in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der große Bildschirm ist neu.The large screen is new.
Ein Bildschirm steht hier.A screen stands here.
Kein Bildschirm funktioniert richtig.No screen works properly.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe den Bildschirm.I am buying the screen.
Wir brauchen einen Bildschirm.We need a screen.
Ich finde keinen Bildschirm.I can't find a screen.
Dativ
Ich sitze vor dem Bildschirm.I am sitting in front of the screen.
Er arbeitet an einem Bildschirm.He works on a screen.
Ich gebe keinem Bildschirm Strom.I give no screen power.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des Bildschirms ist schön.The color of the screen is beautiful.
Die Größe eines Bildschirms ist wichtig.The size of a screen is important.
Ich kenne die Marke keines Bildschirms.I know the brand of no screen.

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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 Bildschirm?

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

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

What is the plural of der Bildschirm?

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

What does der Bildschirm mean in English?

The German word der Bildschirm translates to “screen, monitor” in English.

How do you decline der Bildschirm?

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

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.