Why does the noun Frisur have the article die?

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 Frisur

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Frisureine Frisur—
Akkusativdie Frisureine Frisur—
Dativder Frisureiner Frisur—
Genitivder Frisureiner Frisur—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Frisur in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Frisur?

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

What is the plural of die Frisur?

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

What does die Frisur mean in English?

The German word die Frisur translates to “hairstyle” in English.

How do you decline die Frisur?

Like all German nouns, Frisur changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Frisur
  • Akkusativ: die Frisur
  • Dativ: der Frisur
  • Genitiv: der Frisur

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.