Why does the noun Terroristin have the article die?

Professions with -in ending for females are feminine.

Examples

die Ärztin (female doctor), die Lehrerin (female teacher), die Köchin (female cook), die Polizistin (policewoman), die Ingenieurin (female engineer)

Declension table for German noun Terroristin

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Terroristineine Terroristin—
Akkusativdie Terroristineine Terroristin—
Dativder Terroristineiner Terroristin—
Genitivder Terroristineiner Terroristin—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Terroristin in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Terroristin?

It is die Terroristin. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Terroristin 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 Terroristin?

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

What does die Terroristin mean in English?

The German word die Terroristin translates to “terrorist” in English.

How do you decline die Terroristin?

Like all German nouns, Terroristin changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Terroristin
  • Akkusativ: die Terroristin
  • Dativ: der Terroristin
  • Genitiv: der Terroristin

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.