Vorbild

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

It is das Vorbild. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Vorbild is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Vorbild?

The plural form of das Vorbild is die Vorbilder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does das Vorbild mean in English?

The German word das Vorbild translates to “model, example” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Vorbild?

Like all German nouns, Vorbild changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Vorbild Akkusativ: das Vorbild Dativ: dem Vorbild Genitiv: des Vorbildes 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.

model, example

Plural: die Vorbilder

Strong

Why does the noun Vorbild have the article das?

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 Vorbild

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Vorbild	ein Vorbild	kein Vorbild
Akkusativ	das Vorbild	ein Vorbild	kein Vorbild
Dativ	dem Vorbild	einem Vorbild	keinem Vorbild
Genitiv	des Vorbildes	eines Vorbildes	keines Vorbildes
Nominativ	die Vorbilder	Vorbilder	keine Vorbilder
Akkusativ	die Vorbilder	Vorbilder	keine Vorbilder
Dativ	den Vorbildern	Vorbildern	keinen Vorbildern
Genitiv	der Vorbilder	Vorbilder	keiner Vorbilder

Examples in context

Real sentences using Vorbild in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das gute Vorbild ist wichtig.The good role model is important.	Ein neues Vorbild erscheint.A new role model appears.	Kein schlechtes Vorbild hilft.No bad role model helps.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe das gute Vorbild.I see the good role model.	Er sucht ein neues Vorbild.He is looking for a new role model.	Sie findet kein passendes Vorbild.She finds no suitable role model.
Dativ	Ich folge dem guten Vorbild.I follow the good role model.	Sie hilft einem jungen Vorbild.She helps a young role model.	Er glaubt keinem falschen Vorbild.He believes no false role model.
Genitiv	Das ist der Wert des guten Vorbildes.That is the value of the good role model.	Die Kraft eines starken Vorbildes ist groß.The power of a strong role model is great.	Der Einfluss keines schlechten Vorbildes ist null.The influence of no bad role model is zero.
Nominativ	Die guten Vorbilder inspirieren uns.The good role models inspire us.	Starke Vorbilder sind selten.Strong role models are rare.	Keine schlechten Vorbilder sind hier.No bad role models are here.
Akkusativ	Wir brauchen die guten Vorbilder.We need the good role models.	Ich kenne viele Vorbilder.I know many role models.	Er hat keine schlechten Vorbilder.He has no bad role models.
Dativ	Er spricht mit den alten Vorbildern.He talks with the old role models.	Ich lerne von guten Vorbildern.I learn from good role models.	Sie vertraut keinen neuen Vorbildern.She trusts no new role models.
Genitiv	Die Geschichten der alten Vorbilder sind bekannt.The stories of the old role models are known.	Die Meinung vieler Vorbilder zählt.The opinion of many role models counts.	Der Rat keiner schlechten Vorbilder ist nötig.The advice of no bad role models is needed.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Vorbild?

It is das Vorbild. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Vorbild is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Vorbild?

The plural form of das Vorbild is die Vorbilder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Vorbild mean in English?

The German word das Vorbild translates to “model, example” in English.

How do you decline das Vorbild?

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

Nominativ: das Vorbild
Akkusativ: das Vorbild
Dativ: dem Vorbild
Genitiv: des Vorbildes

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.