Why does the noun Juckreiz 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 Juckreiz

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Juckreizein Juckreizkein Juckreiz
Akkusativden Juckreizeinen Juckreizkeinen Juckreiz
Dativdem Juckreizeinem Juckreizkeinem Juckreiz
Genitivdes Juckreizeseines Juckreizeskeines Juckreizes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Juckreiz in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der starke Juckreiz ist hier.The strong itch is here.
Ein leichter Juckreiz stört mich.A slight itch bothers me.
Kein schlimmer Juckreiz ist hier.No bad itch is here.
Akkusativ
Ich spüre den starken Juckreiz.I feel the strong itch.
Ich habe einen leichten Juckreiz.I have a slight itch.
Ich habe keinen schlimmen Juckreiz.I have no bad itch.
Dativ
Ich leide unter dem starken Juckreiz.I suffer from the strong itch.
Mit einem leichten Juckreiz ist es schwer.With a slight itch, it is difficult.
Ich begegne keinem schlimmen Juckreiz.I don't encounter any bad itch.
Genitiv
Die Ursache des starken Juckreizes ist bekannt.The cause of the strong itch is known.
Die Stärke eines leichten Juckreizes variiert.The strength of a slight itch varies.
Ich bin mir keines schlimmen Juckreizes bewusst.I am not aware of any bad itch.

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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 Juckreiz?

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

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

What does der Juckreiz mean in English?

The German word der Juckreiz translates to “itching” in English.

How do you decline der Juckreiz?

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

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.