Schriftsteller - Der Die Das

The correct article for Schriftsteller is "der".

English translation: writer

How to remember it?

To easily and effectively remember the article for a specific word, you can use a few techniques. Associate the word with a color and visualize the noun in that color. Audio hints also help - hearing the word in a masculine, feminine, or neutral voice can reinforce the correct article. Additionally, German has specific rules and patterns that can help you guess the article without memorizing it outright. Below are some tips specifically chosen for the word Schriftsteller.

Colors

Pick a color for each gender: blue for masculine nouns (der), red for feminine nouns (die), and green for neuter nouns (das).

der Schriftsteller
Try to associate the word with its corresponding color

Audio

This hint activates your sense of hearing. In Artikel Meister, each word is accompanied by a recording in a masculine voice (der), feminine voice (die), or a child’s voice (das). Engaging an additional sense helps you remember the correct article more effectively.

Listen to the word in a masculine voice.

It's a hint for masculine words (der)

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Rules

There are various rules to help you guess the article of a word without memorizing it. For a general overview, check them out here: Rules. Here is the rule to help you to remember the article for the word Schriftsteller:

Masculine nouns derived from verbs ending in -er have the article der. Examples: der Fahrer, der Lehrer

Practical Examples and Usage

Discover how to use der Schriftsteller effectively in context.

Plural Form

The plural form of der Schriftsteller is die Schriftsteller.

Declension Table for All Grammar Cases

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Schriftstellerdie Schriftsteller
Accusativeden Schriftstellerdie Schriftsteller
Dativedem Schriftstellerden Schriftstellern
Genitivedes Schriftstellersder Schriftsteller

Example Sentences

  1. Der Schriftsteller schreibt jeden Morgen. (The writer writes every morning.)
  2. Die Schriftsteller treffen sich einmal pro Woche. (The writers meet once a week.)
  3. Er gab dem Schriftsteller ein Manuskript. (He gave the writer a manuscript.)

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