Singular
der
Chirurg
surgeon (m)
Plural: die Chirurgen
Why does the noun Chirurg 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 Chirurg
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Chirurg | ein Chirurg | kein Chirurg |
| Akkusativ | den Chirurgen | einen Chirurgen | keinen Chirurgen |
| Dativ | dem Chirurgen | einem Chirurgen | keinem Chirurgen |
| Genitiv | des Chirurgen | eines Chirurgen | keines Chirurgen |
| Nominativ | die Chirurgen | Chirurgen | keine Chirurgen |
| Akkusativ | die Chirurgen | Chirurgen | keine Chirurgen |
| Dativ | den Chirurgen | Chirurgen | keinen Chirurgen |
| Genitiv | der Chirurgen | Chirurgen | keiner Chirurgen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Chirurg in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Chirurg ist sehr erfahren.The new surgeon is very experienced. | Ein guter Chirurg arbeitet hier.A good surgeon works here. | Kein Chirurg ist heute frei.No surgeon is free today. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den jungen Chirurgen im Krankenhaus.I see the young surgeon in the hospital. | Sie sucht einen guten Chirurgen für die Operation.She is looking for a good surgeon for the operation. | Wir kennen keinen Chirurgen hier.We don't know any surgeon here. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit dem alten Chirurgen über den Fall.I speak with the old surgeon about the case. | Sie hilft einem netten Chirurgen bei der Arbeit.She helps a nice surgeon with his work. | Ich vertraue keinem Chirurgen nicht.I don't trust any surgeon. |
| Genitiv | Das ist die Meinung des neuen Chirurgen.That is the opinion of the new surgeon. | Das ist die Praxis eines guten Chirurgen.That is the practice of a good surgeon. | Ich brauche die Hilfe keines Chirurgen.I don't need the help of any surgeon. |
| Nominativ | Die besten Chirurgen sind sehr wichtig.The best surgeons are very important. | Gute Chirurgen retten Leben.Good surgeons save lives. | Keine Chirurgen sind verfügbar.No surgeons are available. |
| Akkusativ | Wir besuchen die netten Chirurgen regelmäßig.We visit the nice surgeons regularly. | Ich brauche gute Chirurgen für mein Team.I need good surgeons for my team. | Er mag keine Chirurgen nicht.He doesn't like any surgeons. |
| Dativ | Er dankt den freundlichen Chirurgen für ihre Mühe.He thanks the friendly surgeons for their effort. | Ich arbeite mit guten Chirurgen zusammen.I work together with good surgeons. | Sie spricht mit keinen Chirurgen über nichts.She doesn't speak with any surgeons about anything. |
| Genitiv | Die Meinungen der erfahrenen Chirurgen sind wichtig.The opinions of the experienced surgeons are important. | Das ist die Arbeit guter Chirurgen.That is the work of good surgeons. | Ich kenne die Namen keiner Chirurgen nicht.I don't know the names of any surgeons. |
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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 Chirurg?
It is der Chirurg. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Chirurg 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 Chirurg?
The German noun Chirurg is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Chirurg?
The plural form of der Chirurg is die Chirurgen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Chirurg mean in English?
The German word der Chirurg translates to “surgeon (m)” in English.
How do you decline der Chirurg?
Like all German nouns, Chirurg changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Chirurg
- Akkusativ: den Chirurgen
- Dativ: dem Chirurgen
- Genitiv: des Chirurgen
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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