Why does the noun Zyklus have the article der?

Most Latin-derived nouns ending in -us are masculine.

Examples

der Zirkus (circus), der Rhythmus (rhythm), der Radius (radius), der Bonus (bonus), der Globus (globe), der Virus (virus)

Exceptions

das Genus (grammatical gender), das Tempus (tense)

Declension table for German noun Zyklus

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Zyklusein Zykluskein Zyklus
Akkusativden Zykluseinen Zykluskeinen Zyklus
Dativdem Zykluseinem Zykluskeinem Zyklus
Genitivdes Zykluseines Zykluskeines Zyklus

Examples in context

Real sentences using Zyklus in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Zyklus beginnt heute.The new cycle begins today.
Ein langer Zyklus ist lang.A long cycle is long.
Kein Zyklus endet nie.No cycle ever ends.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den neuen Zyklus.I see the new cycle.
Er plant einen langen Zyklus.He plans a long cycle.
Wir finden keinen Zyklus nicht.We don't find any cycle.
Dativ
Ich folge dem neuen Zyklus.I follow the new cycle.
Er hilft einem langen Zyklus.He helps a long cycle.
Wir sprechen über keinem Zyklus.We talk about no cycle.
Genitiv
Der Beginn des neuen Zyklus ist wichtig.The beginning of the new cycle is important.
Die Dauer eines langen Zyklus ist lang.The duration of a long cycle is long.
Die Ende keines Zyklus ist unklar.The end of no cycle is unclear.

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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 Zyklus?

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

The German noun Zyklus is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Zyklus?

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

What does der Zyklus mean in English?

The German word der Zyklus translates to “cycle, series” in English.

How do you decline der Zyklus?

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

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.