Singular

der

Helfer

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

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

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

Q: What does der Helfer mean in English?

The German word der Helfer translates to “helper, accomplice” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Helfer?

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

helper, accomplice

Plural: die Helfer

Strong

Why does the noun Helfer 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 Helfer

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Helfer in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der freundliche Helfer kommt.The friendly helper is coming.	Ein junger Helfer hilft uns.A young helper helps us.	Kein alter Helfer ist hier.No old helper is here.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe den netten Helfer.I see the nice helper.	Wir suchen einen starken Helfer.We are looking for a strong helper.	Er kennt keinen einzigen Helfer.He knows no single helper.
Dativ	Ich helfe dem alten Helfer.I help the old helper.	Sie spricht mit einem jungen Helfer.She talks to a young helper.	Er gibt keinem unbekannten Helfer Geld.He gives no unknown helper money.
Genitiv	Das Auto des neuen Helfers ist hier.The new helper's car is here.	Die Arbeit eines guten Helfers ist wichtig.A good helper's work is important.	Der Rat keines erfahrenen Helfers hilft.No experienced helper's advice helps.
Nominativ	Die fleißigen Helfer arbeiten.The diligent helpers are working.	Gute Helfer sind wichtig.Good helpers are important.	Keine neuen Helfer kommen.No new helpers are coming.
Akkusativ	Sie rufen die erfahrenen Helfer.They call the experienced helpers.	Wir brauchen viele Helfer.We need many helpers.	Ich sehe keine müden Helfer.I see no tired helpers.
Dativ	Er dankt den guten Helfern.He thanks the good helpers.	Ich gebe fleißigen Helfern Tipps.I give diligent helpers tips.	Sie vertraut keinen fremden Helfern.She trusts no strange helpers.
Genitiv	Die Namen der besten Helfer stehen hier.The names of the best helpers are here.	Die Hilfe vieler Helfer ist groß.The help of many helpers is great.	Die Meinung keiner anderen Helfer zählt.The opinion of no other helpers 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 Helfer?

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

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

What does der Helfer mean in English?

The German word der Helfer translates to “helper, accomplice” in English.

How do you decline der Helfer?

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

Nominativ: der Helfer
Akkusativ: den Helfer
Dativ: dem Helfer
Genitiv: des Helfers

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.