Singular
der
Terminal
terminal
Plural: die Terminals
Why does the noun Terminal 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 Terminal
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Terminal | ein Terminal | — |
| Akkusativ | den Terminal | einen Terminal | — |
| Dativ | dem Terminal | einem Terminal | — |
| Genitiv | des Terminals | eines Terminals | — |
| Nominativ | die Terminals | — Terminals | — |
| Akkusativ | die Terminals | — Terminals | — |
| Dativ | den Terminals | — Terminals | — |
| Genitiv | der Terminals | — Terminals | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Terminal in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| 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 Terminal?
It is der Terminal. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Terminal 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 Terminal?
The plural form of der Terminal is die Terminals. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Terminal mean in English?
The German word der Terminal translates to “terminal” in English.
How do you decline der Terminal?
Like all German nouns, Terminal changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Terminal
- Akkusativ: den Terminal
- Dativ: dem Terminal
- Genitiv: des Terminals
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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