Singular
der
Vermieter
landlord
Plural: die Vermieter
Why does the noun Vermieter 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 Vermieter
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Vermieter | ein Vermieter | kein Vermieter |
| Akkusativ | den Vermieter | einen Vermieter | keinen Vermieter |
| Dativ | dem Vermieter | einem Vermieter | keinem Vermieter |
| Genitiv | des Vermieters | eines Vermieters | keines Vermieters |
| Nominativ | die Vermieter | Vermieter | keine Vermieter |
| Akkusativ | die Vermieter | Vermieter | keine Vermieter |
| Dativ | den Vermietern | Vermietern | keinen Vermietern |
| Genitiv | der Vermieter | Vermieter | keiner Vermieter |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Vermieter in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Vermieter ist freundlich.The new landlord is friendly. | Ein guter Vermieter sucht Mieter.A good landlord is looking for tenants. | Kein alter Vermieter ist hier.No old landlord is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kenne den neuen Vermieter.I know the new landlord. | Wir suchen einen guten Vermieter.We are looking for a good landlord. | Ich sehe keinen alten Vermieter.I don't see any old landlord. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit dem neuen Vermieter.I speak with the new landlord. | Ich helfe einem guten Vermieter.I help a good landlord. | Ich gebe keinem alten Vermieter Geld.I give no old landlord money. |
| Genitiv | Das ist die Wohnung des neuen Vermieters.That is the apartment of the new landlord. | Der Rat eines eines guten Vermieters ist wichtig.The advice of a good landlord is important. | Die Meinung keines keines alten Vermieters zählt.The opinion of no old landlord counts. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Vermieter sind nett.The new landlords are nice. | Gute Vermieter arbeiten viel.Good landlords work a lot. | Keine alten Vermieter sind da.No old landlords are there. |
| Akkusativ | Wir treffen die neuen Vermieter.We meet the new landlords. | Ich sehe gute Vermieter.I see good landlords. | Ich kenne keine alten Vermieter.I don't know any old landlords. |
| Dativ | Ich danke den neuen Vermietern.I thank the new landlords. | Ich helfe guten Vermietern gern.I like helping good landlords. | Ich vertraue keinen alten Vermietern.I trust no old landlords. |
| Genitiv | Das ist das Auto der neuen Vermieter.That is the car of the new landlords. | Die Rechte guter Vermieter sind klar.The rights of good landlords are clear. | Die Probleme keiner alten Vermieter sind bekannt.The problems of no old landlords 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 Vermieter?
It is der Vermieter. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Vermieter 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 Vermieter?
The German noun Vermieter is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Vermieter?
The plural form of der Vermieter is die Vermieter. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Vermieter mean in English?
The German word der Vermieter translates to “landlord” in English.
How do you decline der Vermieter?
Like all German nouns, Vermieter changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Vermieter
- Akkusativ: den Vermieter
- Dativ: dem Vermieter
- Genitiv: des Vermieters
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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