The idea
Use der Termin for the nominative singular, den Termin for the accusative, dem Termin for the dative, and des Termins for the genitive. In the dative plural use den Terminen.
| Kasus | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Termin | die Termine |
| Akkusativ | den Termin | die Termine |
| Dativ | dem Termin | den Terminen |
| Genitiv | des Termins | der Termine |
Meaning and useful combinations
Termin is an arranged date or appointment. It is not a translation of the English word term in every context.
Useful combinations: einen Termin vereinbaren; einen Termin verschieben; der Gesprächstermin. Practise each as a complete phrase; the article belongs to the noun even when an adjective comes between them.
Article check: nominative singular
die Terminder TerminThis check asks for the nominative singular: der Termin. In the meaning taught here, Termin is masculine. The nominative plural is die Termine. Learn both forms together; an English translation does not determine German gender.
Examples
- Der Termin passt mir am frühen Nachmittag.The early-afternoon appointment suits me.
- Ich verschiebe den Termin auf die nächste Woche.I move the appointment to next week.
- Bei dem Termin besprechen wir nur die offenen Fragen.At the appointment we discuss only the outstanding questions.
- Die Dauer des Termins wurde verkürzt.The appointment's duration has been shortened.
- Die freien Termine stehen im Kalender.The available appointments are in the calendar.
- Zwischen den Terminen brauche ich Zeit für den Weg.I need travel time between the appointments.
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Watch out
Do not transfer the gender of a translated word into German. The basic learning pair is der Termin — die Termine. Termin is an arranged date or appointment. It is not a translation of the English word term in every context.
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___ Termin (der / die / das)
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der
der: Termin is masculine.
Plural: der Termin → die ___
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Termine
Termine: the plural has the article die in the nominative and accusative.
Dativ Singular: mit ___ Termin (dem / der)
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dem
dem: mit takes the dative, giving mit dem Termin.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
___ Termin (der / die / das)
Plural: der Termin → die ___
Dativ Singular: mit ___ Termin (dem / der)
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Read the six situations, identify Termin and its forms, then complete the article, plural and dative checks without looking at the table.