Singular
der
Erwerb
acquisition, purchase
Plural: die Erwerbe
Why does the noun Erwerb 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 Erwerb
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Erwerb | ein Erwerb | kein Erwerb |
| Akkusativ | den Erwerb | einen Erwerb | keinen Erwerb |
| Dativ | dem Erwerb | einem Erwerb | keinem Erwerb |
| Genitiv | des Erwerbs | eines Erwerbs | keines Erwerbs |
| Nominativ | die Erwerbe | Erwerbe | keine Erwerbe |
| Akkusativ | die Erwerbe | Erwerbe | keine Erwerbe |
| Dativ | den Erwerben | Erwerben | keinen Erwerben |
| Genitiv | der Erwerbe | Erwerbe | keiner Erwerbe |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Erwerb in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der gute Erwerb ist wichtig.The good acquisition is important. | Ein guter Erwerb hilft uns.A good acquisition helps us. | Kein guter Erwerb ist leicht.No good acquisition is easy. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den guten Erwerb dort.I see the good acquisition there. | Wir suchen einen guten Erwerb jetzt.We are looking for a good acquisition now. | Er hat keinen guten Erwerb.He doesn't have any good acquisition. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem guten Erwerb gern.I like to help the good acquisition. | Er spricht mit einem guten Erwerb.He talks to a good acquisition. | Sie gibt keinem guten Erwerb gut.She gives nothing to no good acquisition. |
| Genitiv | Der Wert des guten Erwerbs ist hoch.The value of the good acquisition is high. | Die Kosten eines guten Erwerbs sind hoch.The costs of a good acquisition are high. | Die Qualität keines guten Erwerbs ist schlecht.The quality of no good acquisition is bad. |
| Nominativ | Die guten Erwerbe sind teuer.The good acquisitions are expensive. | Gute Erwerbe sind selten.Good acquisitions are rare. | Keine guten Erwerbe sind einfach.No good acquisitions are simple. |
| Akkusativ | Sie kaufen die guten Erwerbe morgen.They buy the good acquisitions tomorrow. | Wir finden gute Erwerbe oft.We often find good acquisitions. | Ich mag keine guten Erwerbe.I don't like any good acquisitions. |
| Dativ | Wir arbeiten an den guten Erwerben.We are working on the good acquisitions. | Manchmal hilft man guten Erwerben.Sometimes one helps good acquisitions. | Ich spreche mit keinen guten Erwerben.I don't speak with any good acquisitions. |
| Genitiv | Die Geschichte der guten Erwerbe ist lang.The history of the good acquisitions is long. | Der Zweck guter Erwerbe ist klar.The purpose of good acquisitions is clear. | Die Bedeutung keiner guten Erwerbe ist gering.The importance of no good acquisitions is low. |
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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 Erwerb?
It is der Erwerb. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Erwerb 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 Erwerb?
The plural form of der Erwerb is die Erwerbe. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Erwerb mean in English?
The German word der Erwerb translates to “acquisition, purchase” in English.
How do you decline der Erwerb?
Like all German nouns, Erwerb changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Erwerb
- Akkusativ: den Erwerb
- Dativ: dem Erwerb
- Genitiv: des Erwerbs
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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