Singular

der

Metzger

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

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

Q: What is the plural of der Metzger?

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

Q: What does der Metzger mean in English?

The German word der Metzger translates to “butcher” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Metzger?

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

butcher

Plural: die Metzger

Strong

Why does the noun Metzger 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)

View all words for this rule

Declension table for German noun Metzger

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Metzger	ein Metzger	kein Metzger
Akkusativ	den Metzger	einen Metzger	keinen Metzger
Dativ	dem Metzger	einem Metzger	keinem Metzger
Genitiv	des Metzgers	eines Metzgers	keines Metzgers
Nominativ	die Metzger	Metzger	keine Metzger
Akkusativ	die Metzger	Metzger	keine Metzger
Dativ	den Metzgern	Metzgern	keinen Metzgern
Genitiv	der Metzger	Metzgern	keiner Metzger

Examples in context

Real sentences using Metzger in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der Metzger ist sehr freundlich.The butcher is very friendly.	Ein Metzger verkauft Fleisch.A butcher sells meat.	Kein Metzger arbeitet hier heute.No butcher works here today.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe den Metzger dort.I see the butcher there.	Ich suche einen Metzger.I am looking for a butcher.	Ich kenne keinen Metzger.I don't know any butcher.
Dativ	Ich helfe dem Metzger gern.I like to help the butcher.	Ich spreche mit einem Metzger.I speak with a butcher.	Ich gebe keinem Metzger Geld.I give no butcher money.
Genitiv	Das ist die Mütze des Metzgers.That is the butcher's cap.	Das ist die Mütze eines Metzgers.That is a butcher's cap.	Ich brauche die Hilfe keines Metzgers.I don't need the help of any butcher.
Nominativ	Die Metzger sind sehr fleißig.The butchers are very diligent.	Metzger verkaufen gutes Fleisch.Butchers sell good meat.	Keine Metzger arbeiten hier.No butchers work here.
Akkusativ	Wir besuchen die Metzger oft.We often visit the butchers.	Ich sehe Metzger arbeiten.I see butchers working.	Ich sehe keine Metzger.I don't see any butchers.
Dativ	Ich helfe den Metzgern gern.I like to help the butchers.	Ich spreche mit Metzgern.I speak with butchers.	Ich gebe keinen Metzgern Geld.I give no butchers money.
Genitiv	Das ist die Arbeit der Metzger.That is the work of the butchers.	Das ist die Arbeit von Metzgern.That is the work of butchers.	Ich brauche die Hilfe keiner Metzger.I don't need the help of any butchers.

GET THE APP

Practice der Metzger in the app

Master der Metzger (and 5,000+ other German nouns) with quizzes, smart review, and instant grammar tips.

5,000+ nouns with translations in 11 languages
Quizzes by level, category, or your weakest words
Snap a photo of any German text — extract nouns instantly

Frequently asked questions

Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.

Is it der, die, or das Metzger?

It is der Metzger. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Metzger 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 Metzger?

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

What does der Metzger mean in English?

The German word der Metzger translates to “butcher” in English.

How do you decline der Metzger?

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

Nominativ: der Metzger
Akkusativ: den Metzger
Dativ: dem Metzger
Genitiv: des Metzgers

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.