Why does the noun Job 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 Job
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Job | ein Job | kein Job |
| Akkusativ | den Job | einen Job | keinen Job |
| Dativ | dem Job | einem Job | keinem Job |
| Genitiv | des Jobs | eines Jobs | keines Jobs |
| Nominativ | die Jobs | Jobs | keine Jobs |
| Akkusativ | die Jobs | Jobs | keine Jobs |
| Dativ | den Jobs | Jobs | keinen Jobs |
| Genitiv | der Jobs | Jobs | keiner Jobs |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Job in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Job ist sehr anstrengend.The new job is very demanding. | Ein guter Job ist schwer zu finden.A good job is hard to find. | Kein passender Job ist derzeit verfügbar.No suitable job is currently available. |
| Akkusativ | Ich habe den neuen Job bekommen.I got the new job. | Er sucht einen besseren Job.He is looking for a better job. | Sie findet keinen passenden Job.She can't find a suitable job. |
| Dativ | Mit dem neuen Job bin ich zufrieden.I am satisfied with the new job. | Er hat Glück mit einem tollen Job.He is lucky with a great job. | Nach keinem stressigen Job sucht er.He is not looking for any stressful job. |
| Genitiv | Die Anforderungen des neuen Jobs sind hoch.The requirements of the new job are high. | Das ist die Beschreibung eines guten Jobs.This is the description of a good job. | Wegen keines schlechten Jobs hat er gekündigt.He didn't quit because of any bad job. |
| Nominativ | Die besten Jobs sind in der IT-Branche.The best jobs are in the IT industry. | Viele Jobs werden online angeboten.Many jobs are offered online. | Keine sicheren Jobs sind mehr sicher.No secure jobs are available anymore. |
| Akkusativ | Sie hat die guten Jobs abgelehnt.She rejected the good jobs. | Die Firma schafft neue Jobs.The company is creating new jobs. | Ich möchte keine langweiligen Jobs machen.I don't want to do any boring jobs. |
| Dativ | Er hilft Kollegen bei den schwierigen Jobs.He helps colleagues with the difficult jobs. | Sie hat Erfahrung mit verschiedenen Jobs.She has experience with various jobs. | Mit keinen alten Jobs war er zufrieden.He was not satisfied with any old jobs. |
| Genitiv | Die Liste der freien Jobs ist lang.The list of the available jobs is long. | Das ist das Ergebnis harter Jobs.That is the result of hard jobs. | Trotz keiner guten Jobs fand er Arbeit.Despite no good jobs, he found work. |
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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 Job?
It is der Job. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Job 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 Job?
The German noun Job is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Job?
The plural form of der Job is die Jobs. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Job mean in English?
The German word der Job translates to “job” in English.
How do you decline der Job?
Like all German nouns, Job changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Job
- Akkusativ: den Job
- Dativ: dem Job
- Genitiv: des Jobs
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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