Why does the noun Hinblick 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 Hinblick

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Hinblickein Hinblickkein Hinblick
Akkusativden Hinblickeinen Hinblickkeinen Hinblick
Dativdem Hinblickeinem Hinblickkeinem Hinblick
Genitivdes Hinblickseines Hinblickskeines Hinblicks

Examples in context

Real sentences using Hinblick in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Hinblick ist wichtig.The new perspective is important.
Ein neuer Hinblick hilft uns.A new perspective helps us.
Kein neuer Hinblick ist nötig.No new perspective is necessary.
Akkusativ
Ich habe den neuen Hinblick.I have the new perspective.
Sie braucht einen neuen Hinblick.She needs a new perspective.
Er bietet keinen neuen Hinblick.He offers no new perspective.
Dativ
Mit dem neuen Hinblick wird es klar.With the new perspective, it becomes clear.
Sie folgt einem neuen Hinblick.She follows a new perspective.
Er schenkt keinem neuen Hinblick Beachtung.He pays no attention to any new perspective.
Genitiv
Die Wichtigkeit des neuen Hinblicks ist groß.The importance of the new perspective is great.
Der Wert eines neuen Hinblicks ist klar.The value of a new perspective is clear.
Die Relevanz keines neuen Hinblicks ist gering.The relevance of no new perspective is low.

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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 Hinblick?

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

The noun Hinblick is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does der Hinblick mean in English?

The German word der Hinblick translates to “view” in English.

How do you decline der Hinblick?

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

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.