Singular
der
Studierende
student
Plural: die Studierenden
Why does the noun Studierende 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 Studierende
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Studierende | ein Studierende | — |
| Akkusativ | den Studierende | einen Studierende | — |
| Dativ | dem Studierende | einem Studierende | — |
| Genitiv | des Studierendes | eines Studierendes | — |
| Nominativ | die Studierenden | — Studierenden | — |
| Akkusativ | die Studierenden | — Studierenden | — |
| Dativ | den Studierenden | — Studierenden | — |
| Genitiv | der Studierenden | — Studierenden | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Studierende in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Studierende?
It is der Studierende. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Studierende 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 Studierende?
The plural form of der Studierende is die Studierenden. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Studierende mean in English?
The German word der Studierende translates to “student” in English.
How do you decline der Studierende?
Like all German nouns, Studierende changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Studierende
- Akkusativ: den Studierende
- Dativ: dem Studierende
- Genitiv: des Studierendes
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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