Why does the noun Landrat 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 Landrat

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Landratein Landratkein Landrat
Akkusativden Landrateinen Landratkeinen Landrat
Dativdem Landrateinem Landratkeinem Landrat
Genitivdes Landratseines Landratskeines Landrats

Examples in context

Real sentences using Landrat in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Landrat spricht heute.The new district administrator speaks today.
Ein neuer Landrat ist gewählt.A new district administrator is elected.
Kein neuer Landrat ist anwesend.No new district administrator is present.
Akkusativ
Ich kenne den neuen Landrat.I know the new district administrator.
Sie sucht einen neuen Landrat.She is looking for a new district administrator.
Wir brauchen keinen neuen Landrat.We don't need a new district administrator.
Dativ
Ich spreche mit dem neuen Landrat.I speak with the new district administrator.
Sie hilft einem neuen Landrat.She helps a new district administrator.
Er gibt keinem neuen Landrat Geld.He gives no new district administrator money.
Genitiv
Die Rede des neuen Landrats war gut.The speech of the new district administrator was good.
Die Meinung eines neuen Landrats zählt.The opinion of a new district administrator counts.
Die Entscheidung keines neuen Landrats ist final.The decision of no new district administrator is final.

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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 Landrat?

It is der Landrat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Landrat is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of der Landrat?

The plural form of der Landrat is die Landräte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Landrat mean in English?

The German word der Landrat translates to “county commissioner” in English.

How do you decline der Landrat?

Like all German nouns, Landrat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Landrat
  • Akkusativ: den Landrat
  • Dativ: dem Landrat
  • Genitiv: des Landrats

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.