Why does the noun Dolmetscher 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 Dolmetscher

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Dolmetscherein Dolmetscherkein Dolmetscher
Akkusativden Dolmetschereinen Dolmetscherkeinen Dolmetscher
Dativdem Dolmetschereinem Dolmetscherkeinem Dolmetscher
Genitivdes Dolmetschereines Dolmetscherkeines Dolmetscher

Examples in context

Real sentences using Dolmetscher in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Dolmetscher spricht gut.The new interpreter speaks well.
Ein guter Dolmetscher ist wichtig.A good interpreter is important.
Kein schlechter Dolmetscher arbeitet hier.No bad interpreter works here.
Akkusativ
Ich kenne den neuen Dolmetscher.I know the new interpreter.
Wir brauchen einen guten Dolmetscher.We need a good interpreter.
Sie will keinen alten Dolmetscher.She doesn't want an old interpreter.
Dativ
Ich spreche mit dem neuen Dolmetscher.I speak with the new interpreter.
Er hilft einem jungen Dolmetscher.He helps a young interpreter.
Mit keinem alten Dolmetscher arbeite ich.I don't work with any old interpreter.
Genitiv
Die Arbeit des neuen Dolmetschers ist schwer.The work of the new interpreter is difficult.
Der Rat eines guten Dolmetschers hilft.The advice of a good interpreter helps.
Die Meinung keines schlechten Dolmetschers zählt.The opinion of no bad interpreter 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 Dolmetscher?

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

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

What does der Dolmetscher mean in English?

The German word der Dolmetscher translates to “interpreter” in English.

How do you decline der Dolmetscher?

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

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.