Why does the noun Geliebte 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 Geliebte

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Geliebteein Geliebterkein Geliebter
Akkusativden Geliebteneinen Geliebtenkeinen Geliebten
Dativdem Geliebteneinem Geliebtenkeinem Geliebten
Genitivdes Geliebteneines Geliebtenkeines Geliebten

Examples in context

Real sentences using Geliebte in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der junge Geliebte kommt bald.The young beloved comes soon.
Ein treuer Geliebter wartet hier.A loyal beloved waits here.
Kein alter Geliebter ist hier.No old beloved is here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den jungen Geliebten dort.I see the young beloved there.
Sie hat einen neuen Geliebten.She has a new beloved.
Er kennt keinen alten Geliebten.He knows no old beloved.
Dativ
Sie spricht mit dem jungen Geliebten.She talks with the young beloved.
Ich helfe einem neuen Geliebten gern.I gladly help a new beloved.
Er vertraut keinem alten Geliebten mehr.He trusts no old beloved anymore.
Genitiv
Das Herz des jungen Geliebten ist rein.The heart of the young beloved is pure.
Die Liebe eines neuen Geliebten ist stark.The love of a new beloved is strong.
Die Treue keines alten Geliebten ist sicher.The loyalty of no old beloved is certain.

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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 Geliebte?

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

The noun Geliebte is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does der Geliebte mean in English?

The German word der Geliebte translates to “lover” in English.

How do you decline der Geliebte?

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

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.