Singular
der
Kandidat
candidate
Plural: die Kandidaten
Why does the noun Kandidat 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 Kandidat
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Kandidat | ein Kandidat | kein Kandidat |
| Akkusativ | den Kandidaten | einen Kandidaten | keinen Kandidaten |
| Dativ | dem Kandidaten | einem Kandidaten | keinem Kandidaten |
| Genitiv | des Kandidaten | eines Kandidaten | keines Kandidaten |
| Nominativ | die Kandidaten | Kandidaten | keine Kandidaten |
| Akkusativ | die Kandidaten | Kandidaten | keine Kandidaten |
| Dativ | den Kandidaten | Kandidaten | keinen Kandidaten |
| Genitiv | der Kandidaten | Kandidaten | keiner Kandidaten |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kandidat in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Kandidat ist jung.The new candidate is young. | Ein guter Kandidat spricht gut.A good candidate speaks well. | Kein Kandidat hat gewonnen.No candidate has won. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kenne den neuen Kandidaten.I know the new candidate. | Wir suchen einen guten Kandidaten.We are looking for a good candidate. | Sie wählt keinen schlechten Kandidaten.She doesn't choose a bad candidate. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit dem neuen Kandidaten.I speak with the new candidate. | Sie hilft einem jungen Kandidaten.She helps a young candidate. | Er gibt keinem neuen Kandidaten die Hand.He shakes hands with no new candidate. |
| Genitiv | Die Rede des neuen Kandidaten war lang.The speech of the new candidate was long. | Die Meinung eines eines Kandidaten zählt.The opinion of a candidate counts. | Die Wahl keines keines Kandidaten ist sicher.The election of no candidate is certain. |
| Nominativ | Die jungen Kandidaten sind motiviert.The young candidates are motivated. | Gute Kandidaten sind wichtig.Good candidates are important. | Keine Kandidaten sind hier.No candidates are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die jungen Kandidaten.We see the young candidates. | Ich treffe viele gute Kandidaten.I meet many good candidates. | Er kennt keine schlechten Kandidaten.He knows no bad candidates. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe den jungen Kandidaten.I help the young candidates. | Sie spricht mit neuen Kandidaten.She talks to new candidates. | Er vertraut keinen unbekannten Kandidaten.He trusts no unknown candidates. |
| Genitiv | Die Namen der jungen Kandidaten fehlen.The names of the young candidates are missing. | Die Ziele vieler Kandidaten sind ähnlich.The goals of many candidates are similar. | Die Ideen keiner alten Kandidaten sind neu.The ideas of no old candidates are new. |
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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 Kandidat?
It is der Kandidat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kandidat 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 Kandidat?
The German noun Kandidat is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Kandidat?
The plural form of der Kandidat is die Kandidaten. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Kandidat mean in English?
The German word der Kandidat translates to “candidate” in English.
How do you decline der Kandidat?
Like all German nouns, Kandidat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Kandidat
- Akkusativ: den Kandidaten
- Dativ: dem Kandidaten
- Genitiv: des Kandidaten
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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