Singular
der
Manager
manager
Plural: die Manager
Why does the noun Manager have the article der?
Nouns formed from verbs with -er ending are mostly masculine. Look at the bolded -er in the noun above — that suffix is the giveaway.
Examples
der Lehrer (teacher), der Fahrer (driver), der Arbeiter (worker), der Schreiber (writer), der Spieler (player), der Maler (painter)
Exceptions
das Fenster (window), das Wasser (water), die Butter (butter), die Mutter (mother)
Declension table for German noun Manager
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Manager | ein Manager | kein Manager |
| Akkusativ | den Manager | einen Manager | keinen Manager |
| Dativ | dem Manager | einem Manager | keinem Manager |
| Genitiv | des Managers | eines Managers | keines Managers |
| Nominativ | die Manager | Manager | keine Manager |
| Akkusativ | die Manager | Manager | keine Manager |
| Dativ | den Managern | Managern | keinen Managern |
| Genitiv | der Manager | Manager | keiner Manager |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Manager in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Manager ist hier.The new manager is here. | Ein guter Manager kommt heute.A good manager is coming today. | Kein schlechter Manager arbeitet hier.No bad manager works here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kenne den neuen Manager.I know the new manager. | Sie sucht einen guten Manager.She is looking for a good manager. | Wir haben keinen schlechten Manager.We have no bad manager. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit dem neuen Manager.I speak with the new manager. | Er hilft einem guten Manager.He helps a good manager. | Mit keinem schlechten Manager geht es.It works with no bad manager. |
| Genitiv | Die Entscheidung des neuen Managers ist wichtig.The decision of the new manager is important. | Die Meinung eines guten Managers zählt.The opinion of a good manager counts. | Der Bericht keines schlechten Managers ist da.The report of no bad manager is here. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Manager sind beschäftigt.The old managers are busy. | Junge Manager sind oft erfolgreich.Young managers are often successful. | Keine neuen Manager sind verfügbar.No new managers are available. |
| Akkusativ | Er trifft die alten Manager.He meets the old managers. | Wir brauchen junge Manager.We need young managers. | Ich sehe keine neuen Manager.I see no new managers. |
| Dativ | Er spricht mit den alten Managern.He speaks with the old managers. | Er arbeitet mit jungen Managern.He works with young managers. | Er hilft keinen neuen Managern.He helps no new managers. |
| Genitiv | Die Aufgaben der alten Manager sind klar.The tasks of the old managers are clear. | Die Verantwortung junger Manager ist groß.The responsibility of young managers is great. | Die Ziele keiner neuen Manager sind bekannt.The goals of no new managers are known. |
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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 Manager?
It is der Manager. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Manager 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 Manager?
The German noun Manager is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Manager?
The plural form of der Manager is die Manager. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Manager mean in English?
The German word der Manager translates to “manager” in English.
How do you decline der Manager?
Like all German nouns, Manager changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Manager
- Akkusativ: den Manager
- Dativ: dem Manager
- Genitiv: des Managers
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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