Singular
der
Konkurrent
competitor
Plural: die Konkurrenten
Why does the noun Konkurrent have the article der?
Nouns ending in -ant or -ent (usually people) are masculine.
Examples
der Student (student), der Patient (patient), der Präsident (president), der Assistent (assistant), der Lieferant (supplier), der Emigrant (emigrant)
Exceptions
das Restaurant, das Deodorant
Declension table for German noun Konkurrent
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Konkurrent | ein Konkurrent | kein Konkurrent |
| Akkusativ | den Konkurrenten | einen Konkurrenten | keinen Konkurrenten |
| Dativ | dem Konkurrenten | einem Konkurrenten | keinem Konkurrenten |
| Genitiv | des Konkurrenten | eines Konkurrenten | keines Konkurrenten |
| Nominativ | die Konkurrenten | Konkurrenten | keine Konkurrenten |
| Akkusativ | die Konkurrenten | Konkurrenten | keine Konkurrenten |
| Dativ | den Konkurrenten | Konkurrenten | keinen Konkurrenten |
| Genitiv | der Konkurrenten | Konkurrenten | keiner Konkurrenten |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Konkurrent in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Konkurrent ist sehr stark.The new competitor is very strong. | Ein neuer Konkurrent kommt heute.A new competitor is coming today. | Kein guter Konkurrent ist hier.No good competitor is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den starken Konkurrenten.I see the strong competitor. | Wir suchen einen guten Konkurrenten.We are looking for a good competitor. | Er hat keinen neuen Konkurrenten.He has no new competitor. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem jungen Konkurrenten.I help the young competitor. | Er spricht mit einem neuen Konkurrenten.He talks to a new competitor. | Sie gibt keinem alten Konkurrenten nichts.She gives nothing to no old competitor. |
| Genitiv | Das Auto des neuen Konkurrenten ist schnell.The car of the new competitor is fast. | Der Name eines alten Konkurrenten ist unbekannt.The name of an old competitor is unknown. | Die Strategie keines guten Konkurrenten ist schlecht.The strategy of no good competitor is bad. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Konkurrenten sind schnell.The old competitors are fast. | Junge Konkurrenten warten draußen.Young competitors are waiting outside. | Keine neuen Konkurrenten sind da.No new competitors are there. |
| Akkusativ | Sie kennen die alten Konkurrenten.They know the old competitors. | Ich treffe junge Konkurrenten.I meet young competitors. | Wir sehen keine starken Konkurrenten.We see no strong competitors. |
| Dativ | Wir arbeiten mit den guten Konkurrenten.We work with the good competitors. | Ich gebe neuen Konkurrenten Wasser.I give water to new competitors. | Sie hilft keinen starken Konkurrenten nicht.She does not help any strong competitors. |
| Genitiv | Die Meinungen der alten Konkurrenten sind wichtig.The opinions of the old competitors are important. | Die Ziele junger Konkurrenten sind klar.The goals of young competitors are clear. | Die Ideen keiner neuen Konkurrenten fehlen.The ideas of no new competitors are missing. |
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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 Konkurrent?
It is der Konkurrent. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Konkurrent 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 Konkurrent?
The German noun Konkurrent is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Konkurrent?
The plural form of der Konkurrent is die Konkurrenten. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Konkurrent mean in English?
The German word der Konkurrent translates to “competitor” in English.
How do you decline der Konkurrent?
Like all German nouns, Konkurrent changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Konkurrent
- Akkusativ: den Konkurrenten
- Dativ: dem Konkurrenten
- Genitiv: des Konkurrenten
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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