Why does the noun Trauzeuge 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 Trauzeuge

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Trauzeugeein Trauzeugekein Trauzeuge
Akkusativden Trauzeugeneinen Trauzeugenkeinen Trauzeugen
Dativdem Trauzeugeneinem Trauzeugenkeinem Trauzeugen
Genitivdes Trauzeugeneines Trauzeugenkeines Trauzeugen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Trauzeuge in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der gute Trauzeuge ist wichtig.The good best man is important.
Ein neuer Trauzeuge kommt bald.A new best man is coming soon.
Kein alter Trauzeuge ist hier.No old best man is here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den guten Trauzeugen.I see the good best man.
Sie sucht einen neuen Trauzeugen.She is looking for a new best man.
Er kennt keinen alten Trauzeugen.He doesn't know any old best man.
Dativ
Ich spreche mit dem guten Trauzeugen.I speak with the good best man.
Sie hilft einem neuen Trauzeugen.She helps a new best man.
Er gibt keinem armen Trauzeugen Geld.He gives no poor best man money.
Genitiv
Die Rolle des guten Trauzeugen ist wichtig.The role of the good best man is important.
Die Meinung eines eines neuen Trauzeugen zählt.The opinion of a new best man counts.
Der Name keines keines alten Trauzeugen ist bekannt.The name of no old best man is 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 Trauzeuge?

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

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

What does der Trauzeuge mean in English?

The German word der Trauzeuge translates to “best man” in English.

How do you decline der Trauzeuge?

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

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.