Why does the noun Turm 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 Turm
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Turm | ein Turm | kein Turm |
| Akkusativ | den Turm | einen Turm | keinen Turm |
| Dativ | dem Turm | einem Turm | keinem Turm |
| Genitiv | des Turmes | eines Turmes | keines Turmes |
| Nominativ | die Türme | Türme | keine Türme |
| Akkusativ | die Türme | Türme | keine Türme |
| Dativ | den Türmen | Türmen | keinen Türmen |
| Genitiv | der Türme | Türme | keiner Türme |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Turm in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der hohe Turm steht dort.The tall tower stands there. | Ein hoher Turm ist sichtbar.A tall tower is visible. | Kein hoher Turm ist hier.No tall tower is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den hohen Turm.I see the tall tower. | Ich suche einen hohen Turm.I am looking for a tall tower. | Ich finde keinen hohen Turm.I find no tall tower. |
| Dativ | Ich stehe vor dem hohen Turm.I am standing in front of the tall tower. | Ich stehe vor einem hohen Turm.I am standing in front of a tall tower. | Ich stehe vor keinem hohen Turm.I am standing in front of no tall tower. |
| Genitiv | Die Spitze des hohen Turmes ist spitz.The top of the tall tower is pointed. | Die Spitze eines hohen Turmes ist spitz.The top of a tall tower is pointed. | Die Spitze keines hohen Turmes ist spitz.The top of no tall tower is pointed. |
| Nominativ | Die hohen Türme sind alt.The tall towers are old. | Hohe Türme sind beeindruckend.Tall towers are impressive. | Keine hohen Türme sind neu.No tall towers are new. |
| Akkusativ | Wir besuchen die hohen Türme.We visit the tall towers. | Wir sehen hohe Türme.We see tall towers. | Wir sehen keine hohen Türme.We see no tall towers. |
| Dativ | Ich gehe zu den hohen Türmen.I go to the tall towers. | Ich gehe zu hohen Türmen.I go to tall towers. | Ich gehe zu keinen hohen Türmen.I go to no tall towers. |
| Genitiv | Die Dächer der hohen Türme sind rot.The roofs of the tall towers are red. | Die Dächer hoher Türme sind rot.The roofs of tall towers are red. | Die Dächer keiner hohen Türme sind rot.The roofs of no tall towers are red. |
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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 Turm?
It is der Turm. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Turm is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Turm?
The German noun Turm is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Turm?
The plural form of der Turm is die Türme. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Turm mean in English?
The German word der Turm translates to “tower” in English.
How do you decline der Turm?
Like all German nouns, Turm changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Turm
- Akkusativ: den Turm
- Dativ: dem Turm
- Genitiv: des Turmes
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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