Why does the noun Textaufbau 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 Textaufbau
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Textaufbau | ein Textaufbau | — |
| Akkusativ | den Textaufbau | einen Textaufbau | — |
| Dativ | dem Textaufbau | einem Textaufbau | — |
| Genitiv | des Textaufbaus | eines Textaufbaus | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Textaufbau in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Textaufbau?
It is der Textaufbau. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Textaufbau 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 Textaufbau?
The noun Textaufbau is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Textaufbau mean in English?
The German word der Textaufbau translates to “text structure” in English.
How do you decline der Textaufbau?
Like all German nouns, Textaufbau changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Textaufbau
- Akkusativ: den Textaufbau
- Dativ: dem Textaufbau
- Genitiv: des Textaufbaus
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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