Why does the noun Ober 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 Ober
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Ober | ein Ober | — |
| Akkusativ | den Ober | einen Ober | — |
| Dativ | dem Ober | einem Ober | — |
| Genitiv | des Obers | eines Obers | — |
| Nominativ | die Ober | — Ober | — |
| Akkusativ | die Ober | — Ober | — |
| Dativ | den Obern | — Obern | — |
| Genitiv | der Ober | — Ober | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Ober in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Ober?
It is der Ober. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ober 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 Ober?
The plural form of der Ober is die Ober. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Ober mean in English?
The German word der Ober translates to “waiter” in English.
How do you decline der Ober?
Like all German nouns, Ober changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Ober
- Akkusativ: den Ober
- Dativ: dem Ober
- Genitiv: des Obers
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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