Singular
der
Passagier
passenger
Plural: die Passagiere
Why does the noun Passagier 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 Passagier
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Passagier | ein Passagier | kein Passagier |
| Akkusativ | den Passagier | einen Passagier | keinen Passagier |
| Dativ | dem Passagier | einem Passagier | keinem Passagier |
| Genitiv | des Passagiers | eines Passagiers | keines Passagiers |
| Nominativ | die Passagiere | Passagiere | keine Passagiere |
| Akkusativ | die Passagiere | Passagiere | keine Passagiere |
| Dativ | den Passagieren | Passagieren | keinen Passagieren |
| Genitiv | der Passagiere | Passagiere | keiner Passagiere |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Passagier in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Passagier wartet am Gate.The new passenger waits at the gate. | Ein junger Passagier fragt nach dem Weg.A young passenger asks for directions. | Kein Passagier ist hier.No passenger is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den alten Passagier dort.I see the old passenger there. | Er sucht einen verlorenen Passagier.He is looking for a lost passenger. | Sie kennt keinen Passagier.She doesn't know any passenger. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem alten Passagier.I help the old passenger. | Er spricht mit einem neuen Passagier.He speaks with a new passenger. | Sie gibt keinem Passagier die Karte.She gives no passenger the ticket. |
| Genitiv | Das Gepäck des neuen Passagiers ist weg.The new passenger's luggage is gone. | Das Ticket eines eines unbekannten Passagiers fehlt.An unknown passenger's ticket is missing. | Die Tasche keines keines Passagiers ist hier.No passenger's bag is here. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Passagiere steigen jetzt ein.The new passengers are boarding now. | Viele Passagiere warten auf den Bus.Many passengers are waiting for the bus. | Keine Passagiere sind angekommen.No passengers have arrived. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die müdeen Passagiere.We see the tired passengers. | Sie befördern viele Passagiere.They transport many passengers. | Ich sehe keine Passagiere.I see no passengers. |
| Dativ | Er spricht mit den allen Passagieren.He speaks with all the passengers. | Sie hilft müden Passagieren gern.She gladly helps tired passengers. | Ich gebe keinen Passagieren Wasser.I give no passengers water. |
| Genitiv | Die Namen der allen Passagiere stehen hier.The names of all the passengers are here. | Die Wünsche vieler Passagiere sind wichtig.Many passengers' wishes are important. | Die Daten keiner Passagiere sind bekannt.No passengers' data is 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 Passagier?
It is der Passagier. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Passagier 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 Passagier?
The German noun Passagier is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Passagier?
The plural form of der Passagier is die Passagiere. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Passagier mean in English?
The German word der Passagier translates to “passenger” in English.
How do you decline der Passagier?
Like all German nouns, Passagier changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Passagier
- Akkusativ: den Passagier
- Dativ: dem Passagier
- Genitiv: des Passagiers
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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