Singular
der
Azubi
apprentice
Plural: die Azubis
Why does the noun Azubi 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 Azubi
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Azubi | ein Azubi | — |
| Akkusativ | den Azubi | einen Azubi | — |
| Dativ | dem Azubi | einem Azubi | — |
| Genitiv | des Azubis | eines Azubis | — |
| Nominativ | die Azubis | — Azubis | — |
| Akkusativ | die Azubis | — Azubis | — |
| Dativ | den Azubis | — Azubis | — |
| Genitiv | der Azubis | — Azubis | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Azubi in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Azubi?
It is der Azubi. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Azubi 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 Azubi?
The plural form of der Azubi is die Azubis. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Azubi mean in English?
The German word der Azubi translates to “apprentice” in English.
How do you decline der Azubi?
Like all German nouns, Azubi changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Azubi
- Akkusativ: den Azubi
- Dativ: dem Azubi
- Genitiv: des Azubis
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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