Singular
der
Termin
appointment, date
Plural: die Termine
Why does the noun Termin 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 Termin
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Termin | ein Termin | kein Termin |
| Akkusativ | den Termin | einen Termin | keinen Termin |
| Dativ | dem Termin | einem Termin | keinem Termin |
| Genitiv | des Termin | eines Termin | keines Termin |
| Nominativ | die Termine | Termine | keine Termine |
| Akkusativ | die Termine | Termine | keine Termine |
| Dativ | den Termine | Termine | keinen Termine |
| Genitiv | der Termine | Termine | keiner Termine |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Termin in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der nächste Termin ist morgen.The next appointment is tomorrow. | Ein wichtiger Termin steht an.An important appointment is due. | Kein Termin ist heute frei.No appointment is free today. |
| Akkusativ | Ich habe den nächsten Termin.I have the next appointment. | Wir brauchen einen neuen Termin.We need a new appointment. | Ich habe keinen Termin.I have no appointment. |
| Dativ | Ich gehe zu dem nächsten Termin.I go to the next appointment. | Er kommt zu einem wichtigen Termin.He comes to an important appointment. | Ich gehe zu keinem Termin.I go to no appointment. |
| Genitiv | Die Uhrzeit des nächsten Termins ist fix.The time of the next appointment is fixed. | Die Bestätigung eines wichtigen Termins fehlt.The confirmation of an important appointment is missing. | Die Absage keines Termins ist gut.The cancellation of no appointment is good. |
| Nominativ | Die nächsten Termine sind wichtig.The next appointments are important. | Wichtige Termine sind oft voll.Important appointments are often full. | Keine Termine sind heute frei.No appointments are free today. |
| Akkusativ | Sie verschiebt die nächsten Termine.She postpones the next appointments. | Ich mache viele Termine.I make many appointments. | Wir haben keine Termine.We have no appointments. |
| Dativ | Ich gehe zu den nächsten Terminen.I go to the next appointments. | Sie spricht von vielen Terminen.She talks about many appointments. | Ich gehe zu keinen Terminen.I go to no appointments. |
| Genitiv | Die Daten der nächsten Termine sind wichtig.The dates of the next appointments are important. | Die Planung vieler Termine ist schwer.The planning of many appointments is difficult. | Die Absage keiner Termine ist gut.The cancellation of no appointments is good. |
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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 Termin?
It is der Termin. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Termin is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Termin?
The German noun Termin is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Termin?
The plural form of der Termin is die Termine. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Termin mean in English?
The German word der Termin translates to “appointment, date” in English.
How do you decline der Termin?
Like all German nouns, Termin changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Termin
- Akkusativ: den Termin
- Dativ: dem Termin
- Genitiv: des Termin
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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