Why does the noun Struktur have the article die?

Most nouns ending in -ur are feminine.

Examples

die Kultur (culture), die Natur (nature), die Temperatur (temperature), die Figur (figure), die Frisur (hairstyle), die Prozedur (procedure)

Exceptions

das Abitur (graduation exam), das Futur (future tense)

Declension table for German noun Struktur

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Struktureine Strukturkeine Struktur
Akkusativdie Struktureine Strukturkeine Struktur
Dativder Struktureiner Strukturkeiner Struktur
Genitivder Struktureiner Strukturkeiner Struktur

Examples in context

Real sentences using Struktur in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die neue Struktur ist sehr komplex.The new structure is very complex.
Eine klare Struktur hilft beim Lernen.A clear structure helps with learning.
Keine feste Struktur existiert hier.No fixed structure exists here.
Akkusativ
Wir analysieren die bestehende Struktur.We are analyzing the existing structure.
Er schlägt eine neue Struktur vor.He suggests a new structure.
Ich sehe keine logische Struktur.I see no logical structure.
Dativ
Wir folgen der vorgegebenen Struktur.We follow the given structure.
Das Projekt basiert auf einer soliden Struktur.The project is based on a solid structure.
Er arbeitet nach keiner festen Struktur.He works according to no fixed structure.
Genitiv
Die Analyse der komplexen Struktur dauert an.The analysis of the complex structure is ongoing.
Die Vorteile einer flachen Struktur sind klar.The advantages of a flat structure are clear.
Trotz keiner klaren Struktur war es erfolgreich.Despite no clear structure, it was successful.

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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 Struktur?

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

What CEFR level is the word Struktur?

The German noun Struktur is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Struktur?

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

What does die Struktur mean in English?

The German word die Struktur translates to “structure” in English.

How do you decline die Struktur?

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

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.