Why does the noun Analyst 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 Analyst

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Analystein Analystkein Analyst
Akkusativden Analysteneinen Analystenkeinen Analysten
Dativdem Analysteneinem Analystenkeinem Analysten
Genitivdes Analysteneines Analystenkeines Analysten

Examples in context

Real sentences using Analyst in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der junge Analyst arbeitet hier.The young analyst works here.
Ein neuer Analyst kommt bald.A new analyst is coming soon.
Kein alter Analyst ist hier.No old analyst is here.
Akkusativ
Ich kenne den jungen Analysten.I know the young analyst.
Wir suchen einen neuen Analysten.We are looking for a new analyst.
Sie sieht keinen alten Analysten.She sees no old analyst.
Dativ
Ich spreche mit dem jungen Analysten.I speak with the young analyst.
Sie hilft einem neuen Analysten.She helps a new analyst.
Er gibt keinem alten Analysten Geld.He gives no old analyst money.
Genitiv
Die Meinung des jungen Analysten ist wichtig.The opinion of the young analyst is important.
Die Arbeit eines neuen Analysten ist gut.The work of a new analyst is good.
Der Bericht keines alten Analysten ist da.The report of no old analyst is here.

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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 Analyst?

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

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

What does der Analyst mean in English?

The German word der Analyst translates to “analyst” in English.

How do you decline der Analyst?

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

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.