Singular

der

Schuster

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

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

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

Q: What does der Schuster mean in English?

The German word der Schuster translates to “shoemaker, cobbler” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Schuster?

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

shoemaker, cobbler

Plural: die Schuster

Strong

Why does the noun Schuster 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 Schuster

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Schuster	ein Schuster	kein Schuster
Akkusativ	den Schuster	einen Schuster	keinen Schuster
Dativ	dem Schuster	einem Schuster	keinem Schuster
Genitiv	des Schusters	eines Schusters	keines Schusters
Nominativ	die Schuster	Schuster	keine Schuster
Akkusativ	die Schuster	Schuster	keine Schuster
Dativ	den Schustern	Schustern	keinen Schustern
Genitiv	der Schuster	Schustern	keiner Schuster

Examples in context

Real sentences using Schuster in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der alte Schuster arbeitet fleißig.The old shoemaker works diligently.	Ein guter Schuster ist selten.A good shoemaker is rare.	Kein Schuster macht das besser.No shoemaker does that better.
Akkusativ	Ich besuche den netten Schuster.I visit the nice shoemaker.	Sie sucht einen guten Schuster.She is looking for a good shoemaker.	Er kennt keinen Schuster in der Stadt.He knows no shoemaker in the city.
Dativ	Ich helfe dem alten Schuster gern.I gladly help the old shoemaker.	Er spricht mit einem Schuster oft.He often speaks with a shoemaker.	Sie vertraut keinem Schuster mehr.She trusts no shoemaker anymore.
Genitiv	Die Werkstatt des alten Schusters ist klein.The workshop of the old shoemaker is small.	Die Arbeit eines Schusters ist wichtig.The work of a shoemaker is important.	Der Ruf keines Schusters ist schlecht.The reputation of no shoemaker is bad.
Nominativ	Die neuen Schuster sind jung.The new shoemakers are young.	Schuster reparieren Schuhe gut.Shoemakers repair shoes well.	Keine Schuster sind hier verfügbar.No shoemakers are available here.
Akkusativ	Wir brauchen die besten Schuster.We need the best shoemakers.	Ich sah Schuster auf dem Markt.I saw shoemakers at the market.	Sie mag keine Schuster mit schlechter Arbeit.She doesn't like shoemakers with bad work.
Dativ	Er gibt den fleißigen Schustern Arbeit.He gives work to the diligent shoemakers.	Ich schenke Schustern gern etwas.I like to give something to shoemakers.	Sie arbeitet mit keinen Schustern zusammen.She doesn't work with any shoemakers.
Genitiv	Die Preise der guten Schuster sind fair.The prices of the good shoemakers are fair.	Die Meinung von Schustern ist wichtig.The opinion of shoemakers is important.	Die Namen keiner Schuster sind hier.The names of no shoemakers 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 Schuster?

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

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

What does der Schuster mean in English?

The German word der Schuster translates to “shoemaker, cobbler” in English.

How do you decline der Schuster?

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

Nominativ: der Schuster
Akkusativ: den Schuster
Dativ: dem Schuster
Genitiv: des Schusters

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.