Singular
der
Beamte
official, civil servant
Plural: die Beamten
Why does the noun Beamte 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 Beamte
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Beamte | ein Beamte | kein Beamte |
| Akkusativ | den Beamten | einen Beamten | keinen Beamten |
| Dativ | dem Beamten | einem Beamten | keinem Beamten |
| Genitiv | des Beamten | eines Beamten | keines Beamten |
| Nominativ | die Beamten | Beamten | keine Beamten |
| Akkusativ | die Beamten | Beamten | keine Beamten |
| Dativ | den Beamten | Beamten | keinen Beamten |
| Genitiv | der Beamten | Beamten | keiner Beamten |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Beamte in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der alte Beamte arbeitet hier.The old official works here. | Ein junger Beamte kommt an.A young official arrives. | Kein Beamte ist heute da.No official is here today. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den freundlichen Beamten.I see the friendly official. | Wir suchen einen guten Beamten.We are looking for a good official. | Ich kenne keinen Beamten hier.I don't know any official here. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit dem alten Beamten.I speak with the old official. | Sie hilft einem jungen Beamten gern.She likes to help a young official. | Ich gebe keinem Beamten das Geld.I don't give the money to any official. |
| Genitiv | Das Büro des neuen Beamten ist hier.The office of the new official is here. | Das Auto eines jungen Beamten ist rot.The car of a young official is red. | Die Meinung keines Beamten zählt.The opinion of no official counts. |
| Nominativ | Die fleißigen Beamten helfen uns.The diligent officials help us. | Neue Beamten kommen oft.New officials often come. | Keine Beamten sind hier geblieben.No officials remained here. |
| Akkusativ | Er kennt die jungen Beamten gut.He knows the young officials well. | Wir brauchen neue Beamten bald.We need new officials soon. | Sie sehen keine Beamten dort.They don't see any officials there. |
| Dativ | Er dankt den netten Beamten.He thanks the nice officials. | Wir helfen neuen Beamten gern.We like to help new officials. | Ich vertraue keinen Beamten mehr.I don't trust any officials anymore. |
| Genitiv | Die Arbeit der fleißigen Beamten ist wichtig.The work of the diligent officials is important. | Die Aufgaben neuer Beamten sind klar.The tasks of new officials are clear. | Die Namen keiner Beamten sind bekannt.The names of no officials are known. |
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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 Beamte?
It is der Beamte. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Beamte is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Beamte?
The German noun Beamte is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Beamte?
The noun Beamte is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Beamte mean in English?
The German word der Beamte translates to “official, civil servant” in English.
How do you decline der Beamte?
Like all German nouns, Beamte changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Beamte
- Akkusativ: den Beamten
- Dativ: dem Beamten
- Genitiv: des Beamten
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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