Singular
die
Inhaberin
owner (f)
Plural: die Inhaberinnen
Why does the noun Inhaberin have the article die?
Professions with -in ending for females are feminine.
Examples
die Ärztin (female doctor), die Lehrerin (female teacher), die Köchin (female cook), die Polizistin (policewoman), die Ingenieurin (female engineer)
Declension table for German noun Inhaberin
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Inhaberin | eine Inhaberin | keine Inhaberin |
| Akkusativ | die Inhaberin | eine Inhaberin | keine Inhaberin |
| Dativ | der Inhaberin | einer Inhaberin | keiner Inhaberin |
| Genitiv | der Inhaberin | einer Inhaberin | keiner Inhaberin |
| Nominativ | die Inhaberinnen | Inhaberinnen | keine Inhaberinnen |
| Akkusativ | die Inhaberinnen | Inhaberinnen | keine Inhaberinnen |
| Dativ | den Inhaberinnen | Inhaberinnen | keinen Inhaberinnen |
| Genitiv | der Inhaberinnen | Inhaberinnen | keiner Inhaberinnen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Inhaberin in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die neue Inhaberin arbeitet hier.The new owner (female) works here. | Eine junge Inhaberin sucht Hilfe.A young owner (female) seeks help. | Keine alte Inhaberin ist krank.No old owner (female) is sick. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe die neue Inhaberin.I see the new owner (female). | Wir suchen eine junge Inhaberin.We are looking for a young owner (female). | Er kennt keine alte Inhaberin nicht.He doesn't know any old owner (female). |
| Dativ | Ich helfe der neuen Inhaberin.I help the new owner (female). | Er spricht mit einer jungen Inhaberin.He talks with a young owner (female). | Sie gibt keiner alten Inhaberin kein Geld.She gives no old owner (female) money. |
| Genitiv | Das Büro der neuen Inhaberin ist groß.The office of the new owner (female) is big. | Die Idee einer jungen Inhaberin ist gut.The idea of a young owner (female) is good. | Der Name keiner alten Inhaberin ist unbekannt.The name of no old owner (female) is unknown. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Inhaberinnen sind fleißig.The new owners (female) are diligent. | Junge Inhaberinnen lernen Deutsch.Young owners (female) learn German. | Keine alten Inhaberinnen kommen pünktlich.No old owners (female) come on time. |
| Akkusativ | Sie trifft die neuen Inhaberinnen.She meets the new owners (female). | Ich brauche junge Inhaberinnen.I need young owners (female). | Wir sehen keine alten Inhaberinnen nicht.We don't see any old owners (female). |
| Dativ | Wir danken den neuen Inhaberinnen.We thank the new owners (female). | Ich gebe jungen Inhaberinnen Bücher.I give young owners (female) books. | Er hilft keinen alten Inhaberinnen nicht.He helps no old owners (female). |
| Genitiv | Die Firma der neuen Inhaberinnen ist erfolgreich.The company of the new owners (female) is successful. | Die Meinung junger Inhaberinnen ist wichtig.The opinion of young owners (female) is important. | Der Plan keiner alten Inhaberinnen ist unklar.The plan of no old owners (female) is unclear. |
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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 Inhaberin?
It is die Inhaberin. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Inhaberin is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of die Inhaberin?
The plural form of die Inhaberin is die Inhaberinnen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Inhaberin mean in English?
The German word die Inhaberin translates to “owner (f)” in English.
How do you decline die Inhaberin?
Like all German nouns, Inhaberin changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Inhaberin
- Akkusativ: die Inhaberin
- Dativ: der Inhaberin
- Genitiv: der Inhaberin
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.
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