Singular
der
Unterricht
instruction, classes
Plural: die Unterrichte
Why does the noun Unterricht 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 Unterricht
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Unterricht | ein Unterricht | kein Unterricht |
| Akkusativ | den Unterricht | einen Unterricht | keinen Unterricht |
| Dativ | dem Unterricht | einem Unterricht | keinem Unterricht |
| Genitiv | des Unterrichts | eines Unterrichts | keines Unterrichts |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Unterricht in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der gute Unterricht beginnt um acht.The good class begins at eight. | Ein neuer Unterricht ist heute.A new class is today. | Kein deutscher Unterricht findet statt.No German class is taking place. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche den neuen Unterricht.I am attending the new class. | Er hat einen spannenden Unterricht.He has an exciting class. | Wir haben heute keinen Unterricht.We have no class today. |
| Dativ | Ich lerne in dem guten Unterricht.I learn in the good class. | Sie hilft bei einem schwierigen Unterricht.She helps with a difficult class. | Mit keinem langweiligen Unterricht lerne ich.I don't learn with a boring class. |
| Genitiv | Das Ende des langen Unterrichts ist nah.The end of the long class is near. | Die Qualität eines guten Unterrichts ist hoch.The quality of a good class is high. | Trotz keines zusätzlichen Unterrichts lernt er.He learns despite no additional class. |
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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 Unterricht?
It is der Unterricht. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Unterricht 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 Unterricht?
The German noun Unterricht is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Unterricht?
The plural form of der Unterricht is die Unterrichte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Unterricht mean in English?
The German word der Unterricht translates to “instruction, classes” in English.
How do you decline der Unterricht?
Like all German nouns, Unterricht changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Unterricht
- Akkusativ: den Unterricht
- Dativ: dem Unterricht
- Genitiv: des Unterrichts
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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