Why does the noun Rechtsanwalt 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 Rechtsanwalt

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Rechtsanwaltein Rechtsanwaltkein Rechtsanwalt
Akkusativden Rechtsanwalteinen Rechtsanwaltkeinen Rechtsanwalt
Dativdem Rechtsanwalteinem Rechtsanwaltkeinem Rechtsanwalt
Genitivdes Rechtsanwaltseines Rechtsanwaltskeines Rechtsanwalts

Examples in context

Real sentences using Rechtsanwalt in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Rechtsanwalt ist hier.The new lawyer is here.
Ein Rechtsanwalt hilft uns.A lawyer helps us.
Kein Rechtsanwalt hat Zeit.No lawyer has time.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den neuen Rechtsanwalt.I see the new lawyer.
Wir brauchen einen Rechtsanwalt.We need a lawyer.
Ich kenne keinen Rechtsanwalt.I don't know any lawyer.
Dativ
Ich spreche mit dem neuen Rechtsanwalt.I speak with the new lawyer.
Ich helfe einem Rechtsanwalt.I help a lawyer.
Ich gebe keinem Rechtsanwalt Geld.I give no lawyer money.
Genitiv
Das Büro des neuen Rechtsanwalts ist groß.The office of the new lawyer is big.
Das Auto eines Rechtsanwalts ist neu.The car of a lawyer is new.
Die Meinung keines Rechtsanwalts zählt.The opinion of no lawyer counts.

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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 Rechtsanwalt?

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

The German noun Rechtsanwalt is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Rechtsanwalt?

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

What does der Rechtsanwalt mean in English?

The German word der Rechtsanwalt translates to “lawyer, attorney” in English.

How do you decline der Rechtsanwalt?

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

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.