Why does the noun Teilzeit have the article die?
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 Teilzeit
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Teilzeit | eine Teilzeit | — |
| Akkusativ | die Teilzeit | eine Teilzeit | — |
| Dativ | der Teilzeit | einer Teilzeit | — |
| Genitiv | der Teilzeit | einer Teilzeit | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Teilzeit in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Teilzeit?
It is die Teilzeit. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Teilzeit is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of die Teilzeit?
The noun Teilzeit is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does die Teilzeit mean in English?
The German word die Teilzeit translates to “part-time” in English.
How do you decline die Teilzeit?
Like all German nouns, Teilzeit changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Teilzeit
- Akkusativ: die Teilzeit
- Dativ: der Teilzeit
- Genitiv: der Teilzeit
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.
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