Why does the noun Entzug 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 Entzug

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Entzugein Entzug—
Akkusativden Entzugeinen Entzug—
Dativdem Entzugeinem Entzug—
Genitivdes Entzugseines Entzugs—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Entzug in different cases.

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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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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 Entzug?

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

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

What does der Entzug mean in English?

The German word der Entzug translates to “withdrawal” in English.

How do you decline der Entzug?

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

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.