Singular
die
Temperatur
temperature
Plural: die Temperaturen
Why does the noun Temperatur 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 Temperatur
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Temperatur | eine Temperatur | keine Temperatur |
| Akkusativ | die Temperatur | eine Temperatur | keine Temperatur |
| Dativ | der Temperatur | einer Temperatur | keiner Temperatur |
| Genitiv | der Temperatur | einer Temperatur | keiner Temperatur |
| Nominativ | die Temperaturen | Temperaturen | keine Temperaturen |
| Akkusativ | die Temperaturen | Temperaturen | keine Temperaturen |
| Dativ | den Temperaturen | Temperaturen | keinen Temperaturen |
| Genitiv | der Temperaturen | Temperaturen | keiner Temperaturen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Temperatur in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die hohe Temperatur ist gefährlich.The high temperature is dangerous. | Eine neue Temperatur ist nötig.A new temperature is necessary. | Keine hohe Temperatur ist gut.No high temperature is good. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag die warme Temperatur sehr.I like the warm temperature very much. | Wir brauchen eine gute Temperatur.We need a good temperature. | Ich sehe keine hohe Temperatur.I see no high temperature. |
| Dativ | Ich passe mich der hohen Temperatur an.I adapt to the high temperature. | Er gibt einer neuen Temperatur Raum.He gives a new temperature space. | Ich traue keiner hohen Temperatur.I don't trust any high temperature. |
| Genitiv | Der Wert der hohen Temperatur ist wichtig.The value of the high temperature is important. | Der Einfluss einer neuen Temperatur ist groß.The influence of a new temperature is great. | Die Wirkung keiner hohen Temperatur ist bekannt.The effect of no high temperature is known. |
| Nominativ | Die hohen Temperaturen sind gut.The high temperatures are good. | Neue Temperaturen sind wichtig.New temperatures are important. | Keine hohen Temperaturen sind schlecht.No high temperatures are bad. |
| Akkusativ | Er misst die kalten Temperaturen.He measures the cold temperatures. | Wir suchen gute Temperaturen.We are looking for good temperatures. | Sie haben keine hohen Temperaturen.They have no high temperatures. |
| Dativ | Bei den hohen Temperaturen bleibe ich drinnen.In the high temperatures, I stay indoors. | Wir rechnen mit niedrigen Temperaturen.We anticipate low temperatures. | Wir reisen bei keinen kalten Temperaturen.We travel in no cold temperatures. |
| Genitiv | Die Messung der hohen Temperaturen ist schwer.The measurement of the high temperatures is difficult. | Die Analyse neuer Temperaturen ist komplex.The analysis of new temperatures is complex. | Die Gefahr keiner hohen Temperaturen ist klar.The danger of no high temperatures is clear. |
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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 Temperatur?
It is die Temperatur. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Temperatur 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 Temperatur?
The German noun Temperatur is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Temperatur?
The plural form of die Temperatur is die Temperaturen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Temperatur mean in English?
The German word die Temperatur translates to “temperature” in English.
How do you decline die Temperatur?
Like all German nouns, Temperatur changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Temperatur
- Akkusativ: die Temperatur
- Dativ: der Temperatur
- Genitiv: der Temperatur
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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