Singular

die

Leiter

Q: Is it der, die, or das Leiter?

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

Q: What CEFR level is the word Leiter?

The German noun Leiter is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

Q: What is the plural of die Leiter?

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

Q: What does die Leiter mean in English?

The German word die Leiter translates to “ladder” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Leiter?

Like all German nouns, Leiter changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: die Leiter Akkusativ: die Leiter Dativ: der Leiter Genitiv: der Leiter 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.

ladder

Plural: die Leitern

Strong

Why does the noun Leiter 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 Leiter

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	die Leiter	eine Leiter	keine Leiter
Akkusativ	die Leiter	eine Leiter	keine Leiter
Dativ	der Leiter	einer Leiter	keiner Leiter
Genitiv	der Leiter	einer Leiter	keiner Leiter
Nominativ	die Leitern	Leitern	keine Leitern
Akkusativ	die Leitern	Leitern	keine Leitern
Dativ	den Leitern	Leitern	keinen Leitern
Genitiv	der Leitern	Leitern	keiner Leitern

Examples in context

Real sentences using Leiter in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die große Leiter ist stabil.The big ladder is stable.	Eine neue Leiter steht dort.A new ladder stands there.	Keine alte Leiter ist sicher.No old ladder is safe.
Akkusativ	Ich brauche die große Leiter.I need the big ladder.	Er kauft eine neue Leiter.He buys a new ladder.	Wir finden keine alte Leiter.We find no old ladder.
Dativ	Ich stehe auf der großen Leiter.I am standing on the big ladder.	Mit einer neuen Leiter ist es einfach.With a new ladder, it is easy.	Ich arbeite an keiner alten Leiter.I am not working on any old ladder.
Genitiv	Die Höhe der großen Leiter ist beeindruckend.The height of the big ladder is impressive.	Die Stabilität einer neuen Leiter ist wichtig.The stability of a new ladder is important.	Die Gefahr keiner alten Leiter ist gering.The danger of no old ladder is low.
Nominativ	Die großen Leitern sind teuer.The big ladders are expensive.	Viele Leitern liegen hier.Many ladders are lying here.	Keine alten Leitern sind nützlich.No old ladders are useful.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen die großen Leitern.We see the big ladders.	Ich suche viele Leitern.I am looking for many ladders.	Sie hat keine alten Leitern.She has no old ladders.
Dativ	Ich gebe den großen Leitern einen Platz.I give the big ladders a place.	Er hilft vielen Leitern.He helps many ladders.	Ich vertraue keinen alten Leitern.I don't trust any old ladders.
Genitiv	Die Reparatur der großen Leitern ist nötig.The repair of the big ladders is necessary.	Die Qualität vieler Leitern ist gut.The quality of many ladders is good.	Die Sicherheit keiner alten Leitern ist garantiert.The safety of no old ladders is guaranteed.

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Is it der, die, or das Leiter?

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

What CEFR level is the word Leiter?

The German noun Leiter is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Leiter?

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

What does die Leiter mean in English?

The German word die Leiter translates to “ladder” in English.

How do you decline die Leiter?

Like all German nouns, Leiter changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: die Leiter
Akkusativ: die Leiter
Dativ: der Leiter
Genitiv: der Leiter

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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Why does the noun Leiter have the article die?

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Is it der, die, or das Leiter?

What CEFR level is the word Leiter?

What is the plural of die Leiter?

What does die Leiter mean in English?

How do you decline die Leiter?

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