Why does the noun Hausarzt 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 Hausarzt

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Hausarztein Hausarztkein Hausarzt
Akkusativden Hausarzteinen Hausarztkeinen Hausarzt
Dativdem Hausarzteinem Hausarztkeinem Hausarzt
Genitivdes Hausarzteseines Hausarzteskeines Hausarztes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Hausarzt in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der Hausarzt ist gut.The family doctor is very good.
Ein Hausarzt hilft {art2} {noun2}.A family doctor helps the family.
Kein Hausarzt kommt heute.No family doctor is coming today.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den Hausarzt dort.I see the family doctor there.
Er hat einen Hausarzt besucht.He visited a family doctor.
Sie wollen keinen Hausarzt haben.They don't want any family doctor.
Dativ
Nach dem Hausarzt geht es besser.After the family doctor, it's better.
Mit einem Hausarzt sprechen sie.They talk to a family doctor.
Bei keinem Hausarzt gibt es Hilfe.There is no help from any family doctor.
Genitiv
Die Praxis des Hausarztes ist neu.The practice of the family doctor is new.
Die Meinung eines Hausarztes ist wichtig.The opinion of a family doctor is important.
Die Kosten keines Hausarztes sind hoch.The costs of no family doctor are high.

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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 Hausarzt?

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

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

What does der Hausarzt mean in English?

The German word der Hausarzt translates to “family doctor” in English.

How do you decline der Hausarzt?

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

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.