Torwart

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

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

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

Q: What does der Torwart mean in English?

The German word der Torwart translates to “goalkeeper” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Torwart?

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

goalkeeper

Plural: die Torwarte

Strong

Why does the noun Torwart 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 Torwart

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Torwart	ein Torwart	kein Torwart
Akkusativ	den Torwart	einen Torwart	keinen Torwart
Dativ	dem Torwart	einem Torwart	keinem Torwart
Genitiv	des Torwarts	eines Torwarts	keines Torwarts
Nominativ	die Torwarte	Torwarte	keine Torwarte
Akkusativ	die Torwarte	Torwarte	keine Torwarte
Dativ	den Torwarten	Torwarten	keinen Torwarten
Genitiv	der Torwarte	Torwarte	keiner Torwarte

Examples in context

Real sentences using Torwart in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der neue Torwart ist sehr gut.The new goalkeeper is very good.	Ein junger Torwart spielt heute.A young goalkeeper plays today.	Kein guter Torwart ist verletzt.No good goalkeeper is injured.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen den neuen Torwart.We see the new goalkeeper.	Ich suche einen guten Torwart.I am looking for a good goalkeeper.	Er kennt keinen alten Torwart.He knows no old goalkeeper.
Dativ	Ich spreche mit dem neuen Torwart.I speak with the new goalkeeper.	Sie hilft einem jungen Torwart.She helps a young goalkeeper.	Er gibt keinem alten Torwart den Ball.He gives no old goalkeeper the ball.
Genitiv	Das ist die Taktik des neuen Torwarts.That is the tactic of the new goalkeeper.	Die Leistung eines jungen Torwarts ist wichtig.The performance of a young goalkeeper is important.	Ich mag die Fehler keines alten Torwarts.I don't like the mistakes of any old goalkeeper.
Nominativ	Die besten Torwarte trainieren hart.The best goalkeepers train hard.	Junge Torwarte sind wichtig.Young goalkeepers are important.	Keine schlechten Torwarte spielen hier.No bad goalkeepers play here.
Akkusativ	Sie brauchen die besten Torwarte.They need the best goalkeepers.	Wir haben junge Torwarte gesehen.We have seen young goalkeepers.	Ich sehe keine schlechten Torwarte.I see no bad goalkeepers.
Dativ	Wir geben den besten Torwarten Wasser.We give the best goalkeepers water.	Ich helfe jungen Torwarten oft.I often help young goalkeepers.	Sie spricht mit keinen schlechten Torwarten.She speaks with no bad goalkeepers.
Genitiv	Die Fans der besten Torwarte sind laut.The fans of the best goalkeepers are loud.	Die Zukunft junger Torwarte ist hell.The future of young goalkeepers is bright.	Ich kenne die Namen keiner schlechten Torwarte.I don't know the names of any bad goalkeepers.

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Is it der, die, or das Torwart?

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

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

What does der Torwart mean in English?

The German word der Torwart translates to “goalkeeper” in English.

How do you decline der Torwart?

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

Nominativ: der Torwart
Akkusativ: den Torwart
Dativ: dem Torwart
Genitiv: des Torwarts

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.