Singular
der
Polizist
policeman
Plural: die Polizisten
Why does the noun Polizist have the article der?
Default/male form of professions are masculine.
Examples
der Arzt (doctor), der Lehrer (teacher), der Koch (cook), der Polizist (policeman), der Ingenieur (engineer), der Anwalt (lawyer)
Declension table for German noun Polizist
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Polizist | ein Polizist | kein Polizist |
| Akkusativ | den Polizisten | einen Polizisten | keinen Polizisten |
| Dativ | dem Polizisten | einem Polizisten | keinem Polizisten |
| Genitiv | des Polizisten | eines Polizisten | keines Polizisten |
| Nominativ | die Polizisten | Polizisten | keine Polizisten |
| Akkusativ | die Polizisten | Polizisten | keine Polizisten |
| Dativ | den Polizisten | Polizisten | keinen Polizisten |
| Genitiv | der Polizisten | Polizisten | keiner Polizisten |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Polizist in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der nette Polizist hilft uns.The nice policeman helps us. | Ein junger Polizist kommt an.A young policeman arrives. | Kein Polizist ist hier.No policeman is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den alten Polizisten.I see the old policeman. | Wir suchen einen guten Polizisten.We are looking for a good policeman. | Ich kenne keinen Polizisten hier.I don't know any policeman here. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit dem netten Polizisten.I speak with the nice policeman. | Sie hilft einem jungen Polizisten gern.She likes to help a young policeman. | Ich gebe keinem Polizisten das Geld.I don't give the money to any policeman. |
| Genitiv | Das Auto des neuen Polizisten ist hier.The car of the new policeman is here. | Die Uniform eines jungen Polizisten ist blau.The uniform of a young policeman is blue. | Die Aussage keines Polizisten ist wichtig.The statement of no policeman is important. |
| Nominativ | Die freundlichen Polizisten sind da.The friendly policemen are here. | Neue Polizisten kommen oft.New policemen often come. | Keine Polizisten sind geblieben.No policemen remained. |
| Akkusativ | Er kennt die jungen Polizisten gut.He knows the young policemen well. | Wir brauchen neue Polizisten bald.We need new policemen soon. | Sie sehen keine Polizisten dort.They don't see any policemen there. |
| Dativ | Er dankt den freundlichen Polizisten.He thanks the friendly policemen. | Wir helfen neuen Polizisten gern.We like to help new policemen. | Ich vertraue keinen Polizisten mehr.I don't trust any policemen anymore. |
| Genitiv | Die Arbeit der fleißigen Polizisten ist wichtig.The work of the diligent policemen is important. | Die Aufgaben neuer Polizisten sind klar.The tasks of new policemen are clear. | Die Namen keiner Polizisten sind bekannt.The names of no policemen are 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 Polizist?
It is der Polizist. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Polizist 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 Polizist?
The German noun Polizist is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Polizist?
The plural form of der Polizist is die Polizisten. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Polizist mean in English?
The German word der Polizist translates to “policeman” in English.
How do you decline der Polizist?
Like all German nouns, Polizist changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Polizist
- Akkusativ: den Polizisten
- Dativ: dem Polizisten
- Genitiv: des Polizisten
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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