Why does the noun Knochenbruch 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 Knochenbruch

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Knochenbruchein Knochenbruchkein Knochenbruch
Akkusativden Knochenbrucheinen Knochenbruchkeinen Knochenbruch
Dativdem Knochenbrucheinem Knochenbruchkeinem Knochenbruch
Genitivdes Knochenbruchseines Knochenbruchskeines Knochenbruchs

Examples in context

Real sentences using Knochenbruch in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der Knochenbruch ist schmerzhaft.The bone fracture is painful.
Ein Knochenbruch heilt langsam.A bone fracture heals slowly.
Kein Knochenbruch ist gefährlich.No bone fracture is dangerous.
Akkusativ
Er hat den Knochenbruch.He has the bone fracture.
Ich sehe einen Knochenbruch.I see a bone fracture.
Sie hat keinen Knochenbruch.She has no bone fracture.
Dativ
Er leidet unter dem Knochenbruch.He suffers from the bone fracture.
Mit einem Knochenbruch ist es schwer.With a bone fracture, it is difficult.
Ich gebe keinem Knochenbruch die Schuld.I don't blame any bone fracture.
Genitiv
Die Ursache des Knochenbruchs ist klar.The cause of the bone fracture is clear.
Die Heilung eines Knochenbruchs dauert.The healing of a bone fracture takes time.
Die Behandlung keines Knochenbruchs ist nötig.The treatment of no bone fracture is necessary.

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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 Knochenbruch?

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

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

What does der Knochenbruch mean in English?

The German word der Knochenbruch translates to “bone fracture” in English.

How do you decline der Knochenbruch?

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

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.