Zimmermann

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

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

Q: What is the plural of der Zimmermann?

The noun Zimmermann is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does der Zimmermann mean in English?

The German word der Zimmermann translates to “carpenter” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Zimmermann?

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

carpenter

Plural: die Zimmerleute

Strong

Why does the noun Zimmermann 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 Zimmermann

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Zimmermann	ein Zimmermann	kein Zimmermann
Akkusativ	den Zimmermann	einen Zimmermann	keinen Zimmermann
Dativ	dem Zimmermann	einem Zimmermann	keinem Zimmermann
Genitiv	des Zimmermanns	eines Zimmermanns	keines Zimmermanns
Nominativ	die Zimmerleute	Zimmerleute	keine Zimmerleute
Akkusativ	die Zimmerleute	Zimmerleute	keine Zimmerleute
Dativ	den Zimmerleuten	Zimmerleuten	keinen Zimmerleuten
Genitiv	der Zimmerleute	Zimmerleute	keiner Zimmerleute

Examples in context

Real sentences using Zimmermann in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der alte Zimmermann arbeitet hier.The old carpenter works here.	Ein guter Zimmermann ist wichtig.A good carpenter is important.	Kein junger Zimmermann kommt heute.No young carpenter is coming today.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe den alten Zimmermann dort.I see the old carpenter there.	Wir suchen einen guten Zimmermann.We are looking for a good carpenter.	Ich kenne keinen jungen Zimmermann.I don't know any young carpenter.
Dativ	Ich helfe dem alten Zimmermann gern.I like to help the old carpenter.	Sie spricht mit einem guten Zimmermann.She talks to a good carpenter.	Ich gebe keinem jungen Zimmermann Arbeit.I don't give work to any young carpenter.
Genitiv	Das Werkzeug des alten Zimmermanns liegt hier.The old carpenter's tools are here.	Die Arbeit eines guten Zimmermanns ist teuer.The work of a good carpenter is expensive.	Der Plan keines jungen Zimmermanns gefällt mir.I don't like any young carpenter's plan.
Nominativ	Die fleißigen Zimmerleute bauen Häuser.The diligent carpenters build houses.	Neue Zimmerleute sind gesucht.New carpenters are sought after.	Keine erfahrenen Zimmerleute finden wir.We don't find any experienced carpenters.
Akkusativ	Er kennt die fleißigen Zimmerleute gut.He knows the diligent carpenters well.	Wir brauchen neue Zimmerleute jetzt.We need new carpenters now.	Sie sehen keine erfahrenen Zimmerleute.They don't see any experienced carpenters.
Dativ	Er gibt den fleißigen Zimmerleuten Tipps.He gives tips to the diligent carpenters.	Wir helfen neuen Zimmerleuten immer.We always help new carpenters.	Sie vertraut keinen erfahrenen Zimmerleuten.She doesn't trust any experienced carpenters.
Genitiv	Die Häuser der fleißigen Zimmerleute stehen.The houses of the diligent carpenters stand.	Die Zukunft neuer Zimmerleute ist ungewiss.The future of new carpenters is uncertain.	Die Meinung keiner erfahrenen Zimmerleute zählt.The opinion of no experienced carpenter counts.

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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 Zimmermann?

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

The noun Zimmermann is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does der Zimmermann mean in English?

The German word der Zimmermann translates to “carpenter” in English.

How do you decline der Zimmermann?

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

Nominativ: der Zimmermann
Akkusativ: den Zimmermann
Dativ: dem Zimmermann
Genitiv: des Zimmermanns

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.