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