Why does the noun Tierarzt 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 Tierarzt

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Tierarztein Tierarztkein Tierarzt
Akkusativden Tierarzteinen Tierarztkeinen Tierarzt
Dativdem Tierarzteinem Tierarztkeinem Tierarzt

Examples in context

Real sentences using Tierarzt in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der gute Tierarzt ist nett.The good vet is nice.
Ein neuer Tierarzt kommt heute.A new vet comes today.
Kein schlechter Tierarzt ist hier.No bad vet is here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den guten Tierarzt.I see the good vet.
Wir brauchen einen neuen Tierarzt.We need a new vet.
Ich kenne keinen schlechten Tierarzt.I don't know any bad vet.
Dativ
Ich gehe zu dem guten Tierarzt.I go to the good vet.
Wir sprechen mit einem neuen Tierarzt.We speak with a new vet.
Ich helfe keinem schlechten Tierarzt.I don't help any bad vet.

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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 Tierarzt?

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

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

What does der Tierarzt mean in English?

The German word der Tierarzt translates to “veterinarian” in English.

How do you decline der Tierarzt?

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

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.