Singular

der

Designer

Q: Is it der, die, or das Designer?

It is der Designer. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Designer is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of der Designer?

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

Q: What does der Designer mean in English?

The German word der Designer translates to “designer (m)” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Designer?

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

designer (m)

Plural: die Designer

Strong

Why does the noun Designer 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)

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Declension table for German noun Designer

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Designer	ein Designer	kein Designer
Akkusativ	den Designer	einen Designer	keinen Designer
Dativ	dem Designer	einem Designer	keinem Designer
Genitiv	des Designers	eines Designers	keines Designers
Nominativ	die Designer	Designer	keine Designer
Akkusativ	die Designer	Designer	keine Designer
Dativ	den Designern	Designern	keinen Designern
Genitiv	der Designer	Designer	keiner Designer

Examples in context

Real sentences using Designer in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der kreative Designer entwirft Möbel.The creative designer designs furniture.	Ein kreativer Designer arbeitet hier.A creative designer works here.	Kein kreativer Designer ist verfügbar.No creative designer is available.
Akkusativ	Ich kenne den kreativen Designer.I know the creative designer.	Wir suchen einen kreativen Designer.We are looking for a creative designer.	Er braucht keinen kreativen Designer.He doesn't need any creative designer.
Dativ	Ich spreche mit dem kreativen Designer.I am speaking with the creative designer.	Er hilft einem kreativen Designer.He helps a creative designer.	Ich gebe keinem kreativen Designer den Auftrag.I don't give the order to any creative designer.
Genitiv	Das Büro des kreativen Designers ist modern.The office of the creative designer is modern.	Die Arbeit eines eines kreativen Designers ist wichtig.The work of a creative designer is important.	Der Ruf keines keines kreativen Designers ist schlecht.The reputation of no creative designer is bad.
Nominativ	Die kreativen Designer arbeiten zusammen.The creative designers work together.	Kreative Designer haben viele Ideen.Creative designers have many ideas.	Keine kreativen Designer sind hier.No creative designers are here.
Akkusativ	Wir treffen die kreativen Designer.We are meeting the creative designers.	Ich sehe kreative Designer auf der Messe.I see creative designers at the fair.	Er mag keine kreativen Designer.He doesn't like any creative designers.
Dativ	Er arbeitet mit den kreativen Designern.He works with the creative designers.	Ich zeige kreativen Designern die Entwürfe.I show the designs to creative designers.	Er vertraut keinen kreativen Designern.He doesn't trust any creative designers.
Genitiv	Die Ideen der kreativen Designer sind kreativ.The ideas of the creative designers are creative.	Die Projekte kreativer Designer sind vielfältig.The projects of creative designers are diverse.	Die Meinung keiner kreativen Designer zählt.The opinion of no creative designer counts.

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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 Designer?

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

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

What does der Designer mean in English?

The German word der Designer translates to “designer (m)” in English.

How do you decline der Designer?

Like all German nouns, Designer changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Designer
Akkusativ: den Designer
Dativ: dem Designer
Genitiv: des Designers

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.