Why does the noun Tierpark 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 Tierpark

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Tierparkein Tierpark—
Akkusativden Tierparkeinen Tierpark—
Dativdem Tierparkeinem Tierpark—
Genitivdes Tierparkseines Tierparks—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Tierpark in different cases.

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Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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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 Tierpark?

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

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

What does der Tierpark mean in English?

The German word der Tierpark translates to “animal park” in English.

How do you decline der Tierpark?

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

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.