Singular
die
Klientel
clientele
Plural: die Klientelen
Why does the noun Klientel have the article die?
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 Klientel
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Klientel | eine Klientel | keine Klientel |
| Akkusativ | die Klientel | eine Klientel | keine Klientel |
| Dativ | der Klientel | einer Klientel | keiner Klientel |
| Genitiv | der Klientel | einer Klientel | keiner Klientel |
| Nominativ | die Klientelen | Klientelen | keine Klientelen |
| Akkusativ | die Klientelen | Klientelen | keine Klientelen |
| Dativ | den Klientelen | Klientelen | keinen Klientelen |
| Genitiv | der Klientelen | Klientelen | keiner Klientelen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Klientel in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die neue Klientel ist wichtig.The new clientele is important. | Eine neue Klientel hat Einfluss.A new clientele has influence. | Keine neue Klientel ist einfach.No new clientele is easy. |
| Akkusativ | Wir bedienen die neue Klientel.We serve the new clientele. | Er sucht eine neue Klientel.He is looking for a new clientele. | Sie haben keine neue Klientel.They have no new clientele. |
| Dativ | Er hilft der neuen Klientel.He helps the new clientele. | Sie bietet einer neuen Klientel Service.She offers service to a new clientele. | Wir sprechen mit keiner neuen Klientel.We speak with no new clientele. |
| Genitiv | Das ist der Wunsch der neuen Klientel.That is the wish of the new clientele. | Das ist die Meinung einer neuen Klientel.That is the opinion of a new clientele. | Die Sorge keiner neuen Klientel ist groß.The concern of no new clientele is great. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Klientelen sind zufrieden.The new clienteles are satisfied. | Neue Klientelen sind oft anspruchsvoll.New clienteles are often demanding. | Keine neuen Klientelen sind gleich.No new clienteles are alike. |
| Akkusativ | Sie betreuen die neuen Klientelen.They look after the new clienteles. | Wir finden neue Klientelen.We find new clienteles. | Ich kenne keine neuen Klientelen.I know no new clienteles. |
| Dativ | Er spricht mit den neuen Klientelen.He talks to the new clienteles. | Sie bietet neuen Klientelen Rabatte.She offers discounts to new clienteles. | Wir geben keinen neuen Klientelen Geschenke.We give no gifts to new clienteles. |
| Genitiv | Die Bedürfnisse der neuen Klientelen sind klar.The needs of the new clienteles are clear. | Die Wünsche neuer Klientelen sind wichtig.The wishes of new clienteles are important. | Die Probleme keiner neuen Klientelen sind gelöst.The problems of no new clienteles are solved. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Klientel?
It is die Klientel. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Klientel 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 Klientel?
The plural form of die Klientel is die Klientelen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Klientel mean in English?
The German word die Klientel translates to “clientele” in English.
How do you decline die Klientel?
Like all German nouns, Klientel changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Klientel
- Akkusativ: die Klientel
- Dativ: der Klientel
- Genitiv: der Klientel
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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