Why does the noun Check-in 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 Check-in

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Check-inein Check-inkein Check-in
Akkusativden Check-ineinen Check-inkeinen Check-in
Dativam Check-ineinem Check-inkeinem Check-in
Genitivdes Check-inseines Check-inskeines Check-ins

Examples in context

Real sentences using Check-in in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der Check-in ist jetzt offen.The check-in is open now.
Ein Check-in hat {noun2}.A check-in has problems.
Kein Check-in funktioniert heute.No check-in works today.
Akkusativ
Ich suche den Check-in 1.I am looking for check-in 1.
Er braucht einen Check-in für {noun2}.He needs a check-in for his flight.
Wir finden keinen Check-in mehr.We don't find any check-in anymore.
Dativ
Ich warte am Check-in 2.I am waiting at check-in 2.
Er geht zu einem Check-in.He goes to a check-in.
Sie kommt von keinem Check-in.She comes from no check-in.
Genitiv
Die Zeit des Check-ins ist 10 Uhr.The time of the check-in is 10 o'clock.
Der Ort eines Check-ins ist wichtig.The location of a check-in is important.
Die Nummer keines Check-ins ist bekannt.The number of no check-in 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 Check-in?

It is der Check-in. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Check-in 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 Check-in?

The plural form of der Check-in is die Check-ins. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Check-in mean in English?

The German word der Check-in translates to “check-in” in English.

How do you decline der Check-in?

Like all German nouns, Check-in changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Check-in
  • Akkusativ: den Check-in
  • Dativ: am Check-in
  • Genitiv: des Check-ins

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.