Singular
der
Vertreter
representative
Plural: die Vertreter
Why does the noun Vertreter 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 Vertreter
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Vertreter | ein Vertreter | kein Vertreter |
| Akkusativ | den Vertreter | einen Vertreter | keinen Vertreter |
| Dativ | dem Vertreter | einem Vertreter | keinem Vertreter |
| Genitiv | des Vertreters | eines Vertreters | keines Vertreters |
| Nominativ | die Vertreter | Vertreter | keine Vertreter |
| Akkusativ | die Vertreter | Vertreter | keine Vertreter |
| Dativ | den Vertretern | Vertretern | keinen Vertretern |
| Genitiv | der Vertreter | Vertreter | keiner Vertreter |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Vertreter in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Vertreter ist hier.The new representative is here. | Ein guter Vertreter kommt bald.A good representative is coming soon. | Kein bekannter Vertreter ist da.No known representative is there. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den neuen Vertreter.I see the new representative. | Wir suchen einen guten Vertreter.We are looking for a good representative. | Ich kenne keinen bekannten Vertreter.I don't know any known representative. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit dem neuen Vertreter.I speak with the new representative. | Er hilft einem guten Vertreter.He helps a good representative. | Sie gibt keinem bekannten Vertreter Geld.She gives no known representative money. |
| Genitiv | Das Büro des neuen Vertreters ist groß.The office of the new representative is big. | Das ist die Idee eines guten Vertreters.That is the idea of a good representative. | Ich brauche die Hilfe keines bekannten Vertreters.I don't need the help of any known representative. |
| Nominativ | Die freundlichen Vertreter warten.The friendly representatives are waiting. | Neue Vertreter sind nötig.New representatives are necessary. | Keine kompetenten Vertreter helfen.No competent representatives help. |
| Akkusativ | Sie treffen die freundlichen Vertreter.They meet the friendly representatives. | Wir brauchen neue Vertreter.We need new representatives. | Ich sehe keine kompetenten Vertreter.I don't see any competent representatives. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe den freundlichen Vertretern.I help the friendly representatives. | Er spricht mit neuen Vertretern.He speaks with new representatives. | Wir vertrauen keinen kompetenten Vertretern.We trust no competent representatives. |
| Genitiv | Die Arbeit der freundlichen Vertreter ist wichtig.The work of the friendly representatives is important. | Das ist die Meinung guter Vertreter.That is the opinion of good representatives. | Die Namen keiner kompetenten Vertreter fehlen.The names of no competent representatives are missing. |
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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 Vertreter?
It is der Vertreter. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Vertreter 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 Vertreter?
The German noun Vertreter is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Vertreter?
The plural form of der Vertreter is die Vertreter. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Vertreter mean in English?
The German word der Vertreter translates to “representative” in English.
How do you decline der Vertreter?
Like all German nouns, Vertreter changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Vertreter
- Akkusativ: den Vertreter
- Dativ: dem Vertreter
- Genitiv: des Vertreters
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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