Singular

der

Absolvent

Q: Is it der, die, or das Absolvent?

It is der Absolvent. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Absolvent is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of der Absolvent?

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

Q: What does der Absolvent mean in English?

The German word der Absolvent translates to “graduate” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Absolvent?

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

graduate

Plural: die Absolventen

Weak

Why does the noun Absolvent have the article der?

Nouns ending in -ant or -ent (usually people) are masculine.

Examples

der Student (student), der Patient (patient), der Präsident (president), der Assistent (assistant), der Lieferant (supplier), der Emigrant (emigrant)

Exceptions

das Restaurant, das Deodorant

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Declension table for German noun Absolvent

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Absolvent	ein Absolvent	kein Absolvent
Akkusativ	den Absolventen	einen Absolventen	keinen Absolventen
Dativ	dem Absolventen	einem Absolventen	keinem Absolventen
Genitiv	des Absolventen	eines Absolventen	keines Absolventen
Nominativ	die Absolventen	Absolventen	keine Absolventen
Akkusativ	die Absolventen	Absolventen	keine Absolventen
Dativ	den Absolventen	Absolventen	keinen Absolventen
Genitiv	der Absolventen	Absolventen	keiner Absolventen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Absolvent in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der junge Absolvent sucht Arbeit.The young graduate is looking for work.	Ein neuer Absolvent beginnt heute.A new graduate starts today.	Kein guter Absolvent findet nichts.No good graduate finds nothing.
Akkusativ	Ich kenne den jungen Absolventen.I know the young graduate.	Wir suchen einen neuen Absolventen.We are looking for a new graduate.	Sie sehen keinen guten Absolventen.They see no good graduate.
Dativ	Ich helfe dem jungen Absolventen.I help the young graduate.	Sie sprechen mit einem neuen Absolventen.They speak with a new graduate.	Mit keinem guten Absolventen rede ich.I talk with no good graduate.
Genitiv	Der Name des jungen Absolventen ist bekannt.The name of the young graduate is known.	Die Arbeit eines neuen Absolventen ist gut.The work of a new graduate is good.	Die Zukunft keines guten Absolventen ist klar.The future of no good graduate is clear.
Nominativ	Die jungen Absolventen feiern.The young graduates are celebrating.	Neue Absolventen kommen an.New graduates arrive.	Keine guten Absolventen sind hier.No good graduates are here.
Akkusativ	Sie treffen die jungen Absolventen.They meet the young graduates.	Wir finden neue Absolventen.We find new graduates.	Ich sehe keine guten Absolventen.I see no good graduates.
Dativ	Sie geben den jungen Absolventen Ratschläge.They give advice to the young graduates.	Wir helfen neuen Absolventen.We help new graduates.	Mit keinen guten Absolventen arbeiten wir.We work with no good graduates.
Genitiv	Die Erfolge der jungen Absolventen sind groß.The successes of the young graduates are great.	Die Meinungen neuer Absolventen sind wichtig.The opinions of new graduates are important.	Die Ziele keiner guten Absolventen sind klar.The goals of no good graduates are clear.

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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 Absolvent?

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

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

What does der Absolvent mean in English?

The German word der Absolvent translates to “graduate” in English.

How do you decline der Absolvent?

Like all German nouns, Absolvent changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Absolvent
Akkusativ: den Absolventen
Dativ: dem Absolventen
Genitiv: des Absolventen

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.