Fotograf

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

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

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

Q: What does der Fotograf mean in English?

The German word der Fotograf translates to “photographer (m)” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Fotograf?

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

photographer (m)

Plural: die Fotografen

Weak

Why does the noun Fotograf 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 Fotograf

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Fotograf in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der neue Fotograf macht Fotos.The new photographer takes photos.	Ein junger Fotograf ist hier.A young photographer is here.	Kein guter Fotograf ist verfügbar.No good photographer is available.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe den bekannten Fotografen.I see the famous photographer.	Er sucht einen talentierten Fotografen.He is looking for a talented photographer.	Wir kennen keinen berühmten Fotografen nicht.We don't know any famous photographer.
Dativ	Ich spreche mit dem alten Fotografen.I speak with the old photographer.	Er hilft einem jungen Fotografen.He helps a young photographer.	Ich gebe keinem schlechten Fotografen kein Geld.I give no money to any bad photographer.
Genitiv	Das Atelier des berühmten Fotografen ist groß.The studio of the famous photographer is large.	Die Kamera eines jungen Fotografen ist neu.The camera of a young photographer is new.	Der Name keines guten Fotografen ist unbekannt.The name of no good photographer is known.
Nominativ	Die neuen Fotografen sind fleißig.The new photographers are diligent.	Junge Fotografen arbeiten oft.Young photographers often work.	Keine guten Fotografen sind hier.No good photographers are here.
Akkusativ	Wir treffen die jungen Fotografen.We meet the young photographers.	Ich sehe interessante Fotografen im Studio.I see interesting photographers in the studio.	Er kennt keine guten Fotografen nicht.He doesn't know any good photographers.
Dativ	Er arbeitet mit den neuen Fotografen.He works with the new photographers.	Ich helfe jungen Fotografen gern.I like to help young photographers.	Wir sprechen mit keinen schlechten Fotografen nicht.We don't speak with any bad photographers.
Genitiv	Die Werke der neuen Fotografen sind toll.The works of the new photographers are great.	Die Ideen junger Fotografen sind kreativ.The ideas of young photographers are creative.	Die Namen keiner schlechten Fotografen sind unwichtig.The names of no bad photographers are important.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Fotograf?

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

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

What does der Fotograf mean in English?

The German word der Fotograf translates to “photographer (m)” in English.

How do you decline der Fotograf?

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

Nominativ: der Fotograf
Akkusativ: den Fotografen
Dativ: dem Fotografen
Genitiv: des Fotografen

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.