Why does the noun Leiterin have the article die?

Professions with -in ending for females are feminine.

Examples

die Ärztin (female doctor), die Lehrerin (female teacher), die Köchin (female cook), die Polizistin (policewoman), die Ingenieurin (female engineer)

Declension table for German noun Leiterin

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Leiterineine Leiterinkeine Leiterin
Akkusativdie Leiterineine Leiterinkeine Leiterin
Dativder Leiterineiner Leiterinkeiner Leiterin
Genitivder Leiterineiner Leiterinkeiner Leiterin

Examples in context

Real sentences using Leiterin in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die neue Leiterin ist sehr nett.The new manager is very nice.
Eine junge Leiterin kommt heute.A young manager comes today.
Keine strenge Leiterin arbeitet hier.No strict manager works here.
Akkusativ
Ich kenne die neue Leiterin.I know the new manager.
Wir suchen eine gute Leiterin.We are looking for a good manager.
Er sieht keine unfreundliche Leiterin.He sees no unfriendly manager.
Dativ
Ich spreche mit der neuen Leiterin.I speak with the new manager.
Er hilft einer jungen Leiterin.He helps a young manager.
Sie vertraut keiner strengen Leiterin.She trusts no strict manager.
Genitiv
Das Büro der neuen Leiterin ist groß.The office of the new manager is big.
Die Entscheidung einer jungen Leiterin ist wichtig.The decision of a young manager is important.
Die Verantwortung keiner strengen Leiterin ist klar.The responsibility of no strict manager is clear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Leiterin?

It is die Leiterin. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Leiterin 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 Leiterin?

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

What does die Leiterin mean in English?

The German word die Leiterin translates to “female leader, director” in English.

How do you decline die Leiterin?

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

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.