Singular

der

Filmemacher

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

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

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

Q: What does der Filmemacher mean in English?

The German word der Filmemacher translates to “filmmaker” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Filmemacher?

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

filmmaker

Plural: die Filmemacher

Strong

Why does the noun Filmemacher 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 Filmemacher

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Filmemacher	ein Filmemacher	kein Filmemacher
Akkusativ	den Filmemacher	einen Filmemacher	keinen Filmemacher
Dativ	dem Filmemacher	einem Filmemacher	keinem Filmemacher
Genitiv	des Filmemachers	eines Filmemachers	keines Filmemachers
Nominativ	die Filmemacher	Filmemacher	keine Filmemacher
Akkusativ	die Filmemacher	Filmemacher	keine Filmemacher
Dativ	den Filmemachern	Filmemachern	keinen Filmemachern
Genitiv	der Filmemacher	Filmemacher	keiner Filmemacher

Examples in context

Real sentences using Filmemacher in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der Filmemacher ist bekannt.The filmmaker is well-known.	Ein Filmemacher dreht Filme.A filmmaker makes movies.	Kein Filmemacher ist schlecht.No filmmaker is bad.
Akkusativ	Ich kenne den Filmemacher.I know the filmmaker.	Sie sucht einen Filmemacher.She is looking for a filmmaker.	Er mag keinen Filmemacher.He doesn't like any filmmaker.
Dativ	Ich spreche mit dem Filmemacher.I speak with the filmmaker.	Er hilft einem Filmemacher.He helps a filmmaker.	Sie vertraut keinem Filmemacher.She trusts no filmmaker.
Genitiv	Die Arbeit des Filmemachers ist gut.The work of the filmmaker is good.	Die Idee eines Filmemachers ist neu.The idea of a filmmaker is new.	Der Stil keines Filmemachers ist einzigartig.The style of no filmmaker is unique.
Nominativ	Die Filmemacher sind kreativ.The filmmakers are creative.	Junge Filmemacher machen Kunst.Young filmmakers make art.	Keine Filmemacher sind faul.No filmmakers are lazy.
Akkusativ	Wir treffen die Filmemacher.We meet the filmmakers.	Ich sehe viele Filmemacher.I see many filmmakers.	Sie kennt keine Filmemacher.She knows no filmmakers.
Dativ	Ich gebe den Filmemachern Feedback.I give feedback to the filmmakers.	Er arbeitet mit vielen Filmemachern.He works with many filmmakers.	Sie hilft keinen Filmemachern.She helps no filmmakers.
Genitiv	Die Filme der Filmemacher sind toll.The films of the filmmakers are great.	Die Vision vieler Filmemacher ist klar.The vision of many filmmakers is clear.	Die Projekte keiner Filmemacher sind fertig.The projects of no filmmakers are finished.

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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 Filmemacher?

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

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

What does der Filmemacher mean in English?

The German word der Filmemacher translates to “filmmaker” in English.

How do you decline der Filmemacher?

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

Nominativ: der Filmemacher
Akkusativ: den Filmemacher
Dativ: dem Filmemacher
Genitiv: des Filmemachers

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.