Why does the noun Ammann 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 Ammann
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Ammann | ein Ammann | — |
| Akkusativ | den Ammann | einen Ammann | — |
| Dativ | dem Ammann | einem Ammann | — |
| Genitiv | des Ammanns | eines Ammanns | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Ammann in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ammann?
It is der Ammann. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ammann 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 Ammann?
The noun Ammann is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Ammann mean in English?
The German word der Ammann translates to “mayor (Swiss)” in English.
How do you decline der Ammann?
Like all German nouns, Ammann changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Ammann
- Akkusativ: den Ammann
- Dativ: dem Ammann
- Genitiv: des Ammanns
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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