Why does the noun Prof 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 Prof
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Prof | ein Prof | kein Prof |
| Akkusativ | den Prof | einen Prof | keinen Prof |
| Dativ | dem Prof | einem Prof | keinem Prof |
| Genitiv | des Profs | eines Profs | keines Profs |
| Nominativ | die Profs | Profs | keine Profs |
| Akkusativ | die Profs | Profs | keine Profs |
| Dativ | den Profs | Profs | keinen Profs |
| Genitiv | der Profs | Profs | keiner Profs |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Prof in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Prof kommt heute.The new professor comes today. | Ein junger Prof spricht hier.A young professor speaks here. | Kein alter Prof ist anwesend.No old professor is present. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den neuen Prof.I see the new professor. | Wir suchen einen jungen Prof.We are looking for a young professor. | Ich kenne keinen alten Prof.I don't know any old professor. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem neuen Prof.I help the new professor. | Er spricht mit einem jungen Prof.He talks with a young professor. | Ich gebe keinem alten Prof das Buch.I give no old professor the book. |
| Genitiv | Das Büro des neuen Profs ist groß.The office of the new professor is big. | Die Vorlesung eines eines jungen Profs ist interessant.The lecture of a young professor is interesting. | Der Name keines keines alten Profs ist bekannt.The name of no old professor is known. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Profs sind sehr klug.The new professors are very smart. | Gute Profs lehren an der Uni.Good professors teach at the university. | Keine alten Profs sind hier.No old professors are here. |
| Akkusativ | Sie besuchen die neuen Profs.They visit the new professors. | Wir treffen gute Profs.We meet good professors. | Ich sehe keine alten Profs.I see no old professors. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe den neuen Profs.I help the new professors. | Sie sprechen mit guten Profs.They talk with good professors. | Ich gebe keinen alten Profs die Arbeit.I give no old professors the work. |
| Genitiv | Die Bücher der neuen Profs sind alt.The books of the new professors are old. | Die Meinungen guter Profs sind wichtig.The opinions of good professors are important. | Die Namen keiner alten Profs sind hier.The names of no old professors are here. |
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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 Prof?
It is der Prof. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Prof 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 Prof?
The plural form of der Prof is die Profs. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Prof mean in English?
The German word der Prof translates to “professor” in English.
How do you decline der Prof?
Like all German nouns, Prof changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Prof
- Akkusativ: den Prof
- Dativ: dem Prof
- Genitiv: des Profs
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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