Singular
der
Partner
partner
Plural: die Partner
Why does the noun Partner 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 Partner
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Partner | ein Partner | kein Partner |
| Akkusativ | den Partner | einen Partner | keinen Partner |
| Dativ | dem Partner | einem Partner | keinem Partner |
| Genitiv | des Partners | eines Partners | keines Partners |
| Nominativ | die Partner | Partner | keine Partner |
| Akkusativ | die Partner | Partner | keine Partner |
| Dativ | den Partnern | Partnern | keinen Partnern |
| Genitiv | der Partner | Partner | keiner Partner |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Partner in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Partner ist sehr nett.The new partner is very nice. | Ein guter Partner hilft immer.A good partner always helps. | Kein neuer Partner ist heute da.No new partner is here today. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den neuen Partner.I see the new partner. | Sie sucht einen guten Partner.She is looking for a good partner. | Er hat keinen festen Partner.He has no permanent partner. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit dem neuen Partner.I am speaking with the new partner. | Sie hilft einem guten Partner.She helps a good partner. | Ich glaube keinem neuen Partner.I don't believe any new partner. |
| Genitiv | Das Büro des neuen Partners ist groß.The new partner's office is big. | Die Hilfe eines guten Partners ist wichtig.The help of a good partner is important. | Die Meinung keines externen Partners zählt.The opinion of no external partner counts. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Partner kommen später.The new partners are coming later. | Gute Partner arbeiten zusammen.Good partners work together. | Keine neuen Partner sind im Büro.No new partners are in the office. |
| Akkusativ | Wir treffen die neuen Partner.We are meeting the new partners. | Wir suchen zuverlässige Partner.We are looking for reliable partners. | Ich habe keine anderen Partner.I have no other partners. |
| Dativ | Ich danke den neuen Partnern.I thank the new partners. | Wir arbeiten mit guten Partnern.We work with good partners. | Er spricht mit keinen anderen Partnern.He speaks with no other partners. |
| Genitiv | Die Namen der neuen Partner sind bekannt.The names of the new partners are known. | Die Entscheidung guter Partner ist final.The decision of good partners is final. | Die Arbeit keiner neuen Partner war umsonst.The work of no new partners was in vain. |
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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 Partner?
It is der Partner. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Partner 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 Partner?
The German noun Partner is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Partner?
The plural form of der Partner is die Partner. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Partner mean in English?
The German word der Partner translates to “partner” in English.
How do you decline der Partner?
Like all German nouns, Partner changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Partner
- Akkusativ: den Partner
- Dativ: dem Partner
- Genitiv: des Partners
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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