Why does the noun Trainer 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 Trainer
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Trainer | ein Trainer | kein Trainer |
| Nominativ | der Trainer | Trainer | keiner Trainer |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Trainer in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Trainer ist gut.The new trainer is good. | Ein junger Trainer kommt heute.A young trainer comes today. | Kein schlechter Trainer ist hier.No bad trainer is here. |
| Nominativ | Die Entscheidungen der neuen Trainer sind fair.The decisions of the new trainers are fair. | Die Ideen guter Trainer sind kreativ.The ideas of good trainers are creative. | Die Fehler keiner alten Trainer sind bekannt.The errors of no old trainers are known. |
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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 Trainer?
It is der Trainer. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Trainer 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 Trainer?
The German noun Trainer is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Trainer?
The plural form of der Trainer is die Trainer. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Trainer mean in English?
The German word der Trainer translates to “coach” in English.
How do you decline der Trainer?
Like all German nouns, Trainer changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Trainer
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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