Singular
der
Computer
computer
Plural: die Computer
Why does the noun Computer have the article der?
Nouns formed from verbs with -er ending are mostly masculine. Look at the bolded -er in the noun above — that suffix is the giveaway.
Examples
der Lehrer (teacher), der Fahrer (driver), der Arbeiter (worker), der Schreiber (writer), der Spieler (player), der Maler (painter)
Exceptions
das Fenster (window), das Wasser (water), die Butter (butter), die Mutter (mother)
Declension table for German noun Computer
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Computer | ein Computer | kein Computer |
| Akkusativ | den Computer | einen Computer | keinen Computer |
| Dativ | dem Computer | einem Computer | keinem Computer |
| Genitiv | des Computers | eines Computers | keines Computers |
| Nominativ | die Computer | Computer | keine Computer |
| Akkusativ | die Computer | Computer | keine Computer |
| Dativ | den Computern | Computern | keinen Computern |
| Genitiv | der Computer | Computer | keiner Computer |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Computer in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Computer ist sehr schnell.The new computer is very fast. | Hier steht ein alter Computer.An old computer is standing here. | Kein guter Computer ist so teuer.No good computer is so expensive. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe den neuen Computer.I am buying the new computer. | Er hat einen alten Computer.He has an old computer. | Sie braucht keinen teuren Computer.She needs no expensive computer. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite mit dem neuen Computer.I work with the new computer. | Ich lerne mit einem langsamen Computer.I learn with a slow computer. | Mit keinem kaputten Computer geht das.That doesn't work with a broken computer. |
| Genitiv | Der Bildschirm des neuen Computers ist groß.The screen of the new computer is big. | Die Farbe eines alten Computers ist grau.The color of an old computer is grey. | Der Preis keines guten Computers ist niedrig.The price of no good computer is low. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Computer sind modern.The new computers are modern. | Das sind schnelle Computer.These are fast computers. | Keine alten Computer funktionieren mehr.No old computers work anymore. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die neuen Computer.We see the new computers. | Ich verkaufe alte Computer.I sell old computers. | Er repariert keine kaputten Computer.He repairs no broken computers. |
| Dativ | Wir lernen mit den neuen Computern.We learn with the new computers. | Er arbeitet mit alten Computern.He works with old computers. | Wir haben mit keinen alten Computern Probleme.We have problems with no old computers. |
| Genitiv | Die Leistung der neuen Computer ist super.The performance of the new computers is great. | Die Tastaturen vieler Computer sind schmutzig.The keyboards of many computers are dirty. | Die Software keiner alten Computer ist aktuell.The software of no old computers is up-to-date. |
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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 Computer?
It is der Computer. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Computer 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 Computer?
The German noun Computer is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Computer?
The plural form of der Computer is die Computer. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Computer mean in English?
The German word der Computer translates to “computer” in English.
How do you decline der Computer?
Like all German nouns, Computer changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Computer
- Akkusativ: den Computer
- Dativ: dem Computer
- Genitiv: des Computers
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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