Why does the noun Springer 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)

Declension table for German noun Springer

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Springerein Springerkein Springer
Akkusativden Springereinen Springerkeinen Springer
Dativdem Springereinem Springerkeinem Springer
Genitivdes Springerseines Springerskeines Springers

Examples in context

Real sentences using Springer in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Springer ist schnell.The new jumper is fast.
Ein alter Springer kommt heute.An old jumper comes today.
Kein guter Springer ist hier.No good jumper is here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den neuen Springer.I see the new jumper.
Sie sucht einen alten Springer.She is looking for an old jumper.
Er kennt keinen guten Springer.He knows no good jumper.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem neuen Springer.I help the new jumper.
Sie spricht mit einem alten Springer.She talks with an old jumper.
Er gibt keinem guten Springer Geld.He gives no good jumper money.
Genitiv
Die Leistung des neuen Springers ist gut.The performance of the new jumper is good.
Der Name eines eines alten Springers ist unbekannt.The name of an old jumper is unknown.
Die Technik keines keines guten Springers ist perfekt.The technique of no good jumper is perfect.

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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 Springer?

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

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

What does der Springer mean in English?

The German word der Springer translates to “jumper, knight (chess)” in English.

How do you decline der Springer?

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

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.