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