Why does the noun Richter 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 Richter
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Richter | ein Richter | kein Richter |
| Akkusativ | den Richter | einen Richter | keinen Richter |
| Dativ | dem Richter | einem Richter | keinem Richter |
| Genitiv | des Richters | eines Richters | keines Richters |
| Nominativ | die Richter | Richter | keine Richter |
| Akkusativ | die Richter | Richter | keine Richter |
| Dativ | den Richtern | Richtern | keinen Richtern |
| Genitiv | der Richter | Richter | keiner Richter |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Richter in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der gerechte Richter ist gerecht.The judge is fair. | Ein neuer Richter kommt.A new judge is coming. | Kein Richter ist hier.No judge is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den Richter.I see the judge. | Wir brauchen einen Richter.We need a judge. | Er kennt keinen Richter.He knows no judge. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit dem Richter.I speak with the judge. | Er hilft einem Richter.He helps a judge. | Sie gibt keinem Richter Geld.She gives no judge money. |
| Genitiv | Das ist die Entscheidung des Richters.That is the decision of the judge. | Das ist die Meinung eines Richters.That is the opinion of a judge. | Die Aussage keines Richters ist falsch.The statement of no judge is false. |
| Nominativ | Die Richter sind hier.The judges are here. | Viele Richter arbeiten gut.Many judges work well. | Keine Richter sind nötig.No judges are necessary. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe die Richter.I see the judges. | Wir brauchen neue Richter.We need new judges. | Er kennt keine Richter.He knows no judges. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit den Richtern.I speak with the judges. | Er hilft vielen Richtern.He helps many judges. | Sie gibt keinen Richtern Geld.She gives no judges money. |
| Genitiv | Das ist die Entscheidung der Richter.That is the decision of the judges. | Das ist die Meinung vieler Richter.That is the opinion of many judges. | Die Aussage keiner Richter ist falsch.The statement of no judges is false. |
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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 Richter?
It is der Richter. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Richter 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 Richter?
The German noun Richter is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Richter?
The plural form of der Richter is die Richter. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Richter mean in English?
The German word der Richter translates to “judge” in English.
How do you decline der Richter?
Like all German nouns, Richter changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Richter
- Akkusativ: den Richter
- Dativ: dem Richter
- Genitiv: des Richters
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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