Singular
der
Abwart
caretaker
Plural: die Abwarte
Why does the noun Abwart 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 Abwart
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Abwart | ein Abwart | — |
| Akkusativ | den Abwart | einen Abwart | — |
| Dativ | dem Abwart | einem Abwart | — |
| Genitiv | des Abwarts | eines Abwarts | — |
| Nominativ | die Abwarte | — Abwarte | — |
| Akkusativ | die Abwarte | — Abwarte | — |
| Dativ | den Abwarten | — Abwarten | — |
| Genitiv | der Abwarte | — Abwarte | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Abwart in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Abwart?
It is der Abwart. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Abwart 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 Abwart?
The plural form of der Abwart is die Abwarte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Abwart mean in English?
The German word der Abwart translates to “caretaker” in English.
How do you decline der Abwart?
Like all German nouns, Abwart changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Abwart
- Akkusativ: den Abwart
- Dativ: dem Abwart
- Genitiv: des Abwarts
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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