Why does the noun Tagesablauf 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 Tagesablauf

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Tagesablaufein Tagesablauf—
Akkusativden Tagesablaufeinen Tagesablauf—
Dativdem Tagesablaufeinem Tagesablauf—
Genitivdes Tagesablaufseines Tagesablaufs—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Tagesablauf in different cases.

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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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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 Tagesablauf?

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

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

What does der Tagesablauf mean in English?

The German word der Tagesablauf translates to “daily routine” in English.

How do you decline der Tagesablauf?

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

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.