Why does the noun Bischof 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 Bischof

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Bischofein Bischofkein Bischof
Akkusativden Bischofeinen Bischofkeinen Bischof
Dativdem Bischofeinem Bischofkeinem Bischof
Genitivdes Bischofseines Bischofskeines Bischofs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Bischof in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der alte Bischof ist sehr alt.The old bishop is very old.
Ein neuer Bischof kommt heute.A new bishop is coming today.
Kein junger Bischof ist hier.No young bishop is here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den alten Bischof.I see the old bishop.
Wir suchen einen neuen Bischof.We are looking for a new bishop.
Ich kenne keinen jungen Bischof.I don't know any young bishop.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem alten Bischof.I help the old bishop.
Sie spricht mit einem neuen Bischof.She talks to a new bishop.
Er hilft keinem jungen Bischof.He doesn't help any young bishop.
Genitiv
Das ist die Mütze des alten Bischofs.That is the old bishop's hat.
Das ist die Mütze eines neuen Bischofs.That is a new bishop's hat.
Ich kenne die Mütze keines jungen Bischofs.I don't know the hat of any young bishop.

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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 Bischof?

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

What is the plural of der Bischof?

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

What does der Bischof mean in English?

The German word der Bischof translates to “bishop” in English.

How do you decline der Bischof?

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

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.