Therapeut

Q: Is it der, die, or das Therapeut?

It is der Therapeut. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Therapeut is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of der Therapeut?

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

Q: What does der Therapeut mean in English?

The German word der Therapeut translates to “therapist” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Therapeut?

Like all German nouns, Therapeut changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: der Therapeut Akkusativ: den Therapeut Dativ: dem Therapeut Genitiv: des Therapeut 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.

therapist

Plural: die Therapeut

Weak

Why does the noun Therapeut 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 Therapeut

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Therapeut	ein Therapeut	kein Therapeut
Akkusativ	den Therapeut	einen Therapeut	keinen Therapeut
Dativ	dem Therapeut	einem Therapeut	keinem Therapeut
Genitiv	des Therapeut	eines Therapeut	keines Therapeut
Nominativ	die Therapeut	Therapeut	keine Therapeut
Akkusativ	die Therapeut	Therapeut	keine Therapeut
Dativ	den Therapeut	Therapeut	keinen Therapeut
Genitiv	der Therapeut	Therapeut	keiner Therapeut

Examples in context

Real sentences using Therapeut in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der gute Therapeut hilft mir.The good therapist helps me.	Ein neuer Therapeut ist wichtig.A new therapist is important.	Kein erfahrener Therapeut ist frei.No experienced therapist is free.
Akkusativ	Ich suche den neuen Therapeuten.I am looking for the new therapist.	Sie braucht einen guten Therapeuten.She needs a good therapist.	Er kennt keinen schlechten Therapeuten.He knows no bad therapist.
Dativ	Ich spreche mit dem alten Therapeuten.I speak with the old therapist.	Sie vertraut einem jungen Therapeuten.She trusts a young therapist.	Er gibt keinem schlechten Therapeuten Ratschläge.He gives no bad therapist advice.
Genitiv	Das Büro des guten Therapeuten ist hier.The office of the good therapist is here.	Die Praxis eines eines jungen Therapeuten ist neu.The practice of a young therapist is new.	Der Name keines keines schlechten Therapeuten ist bekannt.The name of no bad therapist is known.
Nominativ	Die freundlichen Therapeuten sind nett.The friendly therapists are nice.	Viele Therapeuten arbeiten hier.Many therapists work here.	Keine guten Therapeuten sind verfügbar.No good therapists are available.
Akkusativ	Wir besuchen die freundlichen Therapeuten.We visit the friendly therapists.	Ich mag gute Therapeuten.I like good therapists.	Sie kennt keine neuen Therapeuten.She knows no new therapists.
Dativ	Ich helfe den neuen Therapeuten.I help the new therapists.	Wir sprechen mit vielen Therapeuten.We speak with many therapists.	Sie vertraut keinen unbekannten Therapeuten.She trusts no unknown therapists.
Genitiv	Die Meinungen der erfahrenen Therapeuten sind wichtig.The opinions of the experienced therapists are important.	Die Ratschläge guter Therapeuten sind hilfreich.The advice of good therapists is helpful.	Die Namen keiner neuen Therapeuten sind bekannt.The names of no new therapists are known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Therapeut?

It is der Therapeut. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Therapeut 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 Therapeut?

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

What does der Therapeut mean in English?

The German word der Therapeut translates to “therapist” in English.

How do you decline der Therapeut?

Like all German nouns, Therapeut changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Therapeut
Akkusativ: den Therapeut
Dativ: dem Therapeut
Genitiv: des Therapeut

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.