Why does the noun Hersteller 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)

Declension table for German noun Hersteller

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Herstellerein Herstellerkein Hersteller
Akkusativden Herstellereinen Herstellerkeinen Hersteller
Dativdem Herstellereinem Herstellerkeinem Hersteller
Genitivdes Herstellerseines Herstellerskeines Herstellers

Examples in context

Real sentences using Hersteller in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der große Hersteller ist bekannt.The big manufacturer is well-known.
Ein neuer Hersteller liefert heute.A new manufacturer delivers today.
Kein kleiner Hersteller ist hier.No small manufacturer is here.
Akkusativ
Ich kenne den großen Hersteller.I know the big manufacturer.
Wir suchen einen neuen Hersteller.We are looking for a new manufacturer.
Ich finde keinen kleinen Hersteller.I can't find any small manufacturer.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem großen Hersteller.I help the big manufacturer.
Sie spricht mit einem neuen Hersteller.She talks to a new manufacturer.
Er vertraut keinem kleinen Hersteller.He trusts no small manufacturer.
Genitiv
Das Produkt des großen Herstellers ist gut.The product of the big manufacturer is good.
Die Qualität eines eines neuen Herstellers ist wichtig.The quality of a new manufacturer is important.
Ich kenne den Namen keines keines kleinen Herstellers.I don't know the name of any small manufacturer.

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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 Hersteller?

It is der Hersteller. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Hersteller is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What CEFR level is the word Hersteller?

The German noun Hersteller is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Hersteller?

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

What does der Hersteller mean in English?

The German word der Hersteller translates to “manufacturer, producer” in English.

How do you decline der Hersteller?

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

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.