Singular

der

Republikaner

Q: Is it der, die, or das Republikaner?

It is der Republikaner. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Republikaner is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of der Republikaner?

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

Q: What does der Republikaner mean in English?

The German word der Republikaner translates to “republican” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Republikaner?

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

republican

Plural: die Republikaner

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Why does the noun Republikaner 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)

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Declension table for German noun Republikaner

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Republikaner	ein Republikaner	kein Republikaner
Akkusativ	den Republikaner	einen Republikaner	keinen Republikaner
Dativ	dem Republikaner	einem Republikaner	keinem Republikaner
Genitiv	des Republikaners	eines Republikaners	keines Republikaners
Nominativ	die Republikaner	Republikaner	keine Republikaner
Akkusativ	die Republikaner	Republikaner	keine Republikaner
Dativ	den Republikanern	Republikanern	keinen Republikanern
Genitiv	der Republikaner	Republikaner	keiner Republikaner

Examples in context

Real sentences using Republikaner in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der junge Republikaner ist hier.The young Republican is here.	Ein neuer Republikaner spricht heute.A new Republican speaks today.	Kein alter Republikaner kommt mit.No old Republican comes along.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe den jungen Republikaner.I see the young Republican.	Wir suchen einen neuen Republikaner.We are looking for a new Republican.	Sie kennt keinen alten Republikaner.She doesn't know any old Republican.
Dativ	Ich helfe dem jungen Republikaner.I help the young Republican.	Sie spricht mit einem neuen Republikaner.She talks to a new Republican.	Ich gebe keinem alten Republikaner etwas.I give nothing to any old Republican.
Genitiv	Das ist das Büro des jungen Republikaners.That is the office of the young Republican.	Die Meinung eines neuen Republikaners ist wichtig.The opinion of a new Republican is important.	Der Einfluss keines alten Republikaners fehlt.The influence of no old Republican is missing.
Nominativ	Die jungen Republikaner sind hier.The young Republicans are here.	Neue Republikaner arbeiten zusammen.New Republicans work together.	Keine alten Republikaner stimmen zu.No old Republicans agree.
Akkusativ	Wir treffen die jungen Republikaner.We meet the young Republicans.	Ich habe neue Republikaner gesehen.I have seen new Republicans.	Er mag keine alten Republikaner.He doesn't like any old Republicans.
Dativ	Er dankt den jungen Republikanern.He thanks the young Republicans.	Wir helfen neuen Republikanern.We help new Republicans.	Sie vertraut keinen alten Republikanern.She trusts no old Republicans.
Genitiv	Die Stimmen der jungen Republikaner zählen.The votes of the young Republicans count.	Die Ziele neuer Republikaner sind klar.The goals of new Republicans are clear.	Die Kritik keiner alten Republikaner ist irrelevant.The criticism of no old Republicans is irrelevant.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Republikaner?

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

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

What does der Republikaner mean in English?

The German word der Republikaner translates to “republican” in English.

How do you decline der Republikaner?

Like all German nouns, Republikaner changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Republikaner
Akkusativ: den Republikaner
Dativ: dem Republikaner
Genitiv: des Republikaners

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.