Parlamentarier

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

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

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

Q: What does der Parlamentarier mean in English?

The German word der Parlamentarier translates to “parliamentarian” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Parlamentarier?

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

parliamentarian

Plural: die Parlamentarier

Strong

Why does the noun Parlamentarier 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)

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Declension table for German noun Parlamentarier

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Parlamentarier in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der neue Parlamentarier spricht heute.The new parliamentarian speaks today.	Ein junger Parlamentarier ist gewählt.A young parliamentarian is elected.	Kein alter Parlamentarier ist anwesend.No old parliamentarian is present.
Akkusativ	Ich höre den bekannten Parlamentarier.I hear the famous parliamentarian.	Er wählt einen jungen Parlamentarier.He elects a young parliamentarian.	Sie unterstützt keinen alten Parlamentarier.She supports no old parliamentarian.
Dativ	Ich folge dem erfahrenen Parlamentarier.I follow the experienced parliamentarian.	Er spricht mit einem jungen Parlamentarier.He talks with a young parliamentarian.	Sie glaubt keinem falschen Parlamentarier.She believes no false parliamentarian.
Genitiv	Die Rede des bekannten Parlamentariers ist lang.The speech of the famous parliamentarian is long.	Die Meinung eines eines jungen Parlamentariers ist wichtig.The opinion of a young parliamentarian is important.	Der Plan keines keines alten Parlamentariers ist klar.The plan of no old parliamentarian is clear.
Nominativ	Die allen Parlamentarier arbeiten hart.All parliamentarians work hard.	Gute Parlamentarier diskutieren viel.Good parliamentarians discuss a lot.	Keine neuen Parlamentarier sind zufrieden.No new parliamentarians are satisfied.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen die aktiven Parlamentarier.We see the active parliamentarians.	Ich kenne gute Parlamentarier.I know good parliamentarians.	Sie trifft keine neuen Parlamentarier.She meets no new parliamentarians.
Dativ	Ich gebe den guten Parlamentariern meine Stimme.I give the good parliamentarians my vote.	Er hilft alten Parlamentariern oft.He often helps old parliamentarians.	Sie vertraut keinen neuen Parlamentariern.She trusts no new parliamentarians.
Genitiv	Die Arbeit der fleißigen Parlamentarier ist schwer.The work of the diligent parliamentarians is hard.	Die Entscheidungen guter Parlamentarier sind komplex.The decisions of good parliamentarians are complex.	Die Zukunft keiner armen Parlamentarier ist sicher.The future of no poor parliamentarians is certain.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Parlamentarier?

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

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

What does der Parlamentarier mean in English?

The German word der Parlamentarier translates to “parliamentarian” in English.

How do you decline der Parlamentarier?

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

Nominativ: der Parlamentarier
Akkusativ: den Parlamentarier
Dativ: dem Parlamentarier
Genitiv: des Parlamentarier

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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