Student - Der Die Das
The correct article for Student is "der".
English translation: student
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 Student.
Colors
Pick a color for each gender: blue for masculine nouns (der), red for feminine nouns (die), and green for neuter nouns (das).
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 Student:
Male persons and job titles use der.
Remark: Feminine forms of these nouns end in -in.
Example: der Lehrer (male teacher) → die Lehrerin (female teacher).
Practical Examples and Usage
Discover how to use der Student effectively in context.
Plural Form
The plural form of der Student is die Studenten.
Declension Table for All Grammar Cases
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Student | die Studenten |
| Accusative | den Studenten | die Studenten |
| Dative | dem Studenten | den Studenten |
| Genitive | des Studenten | der Studenten |
Example Sentences
- Der Student liest ein Buch. (The student is reading a book.)
- Die Studenten studieren in der Bibliothek. (The students are studying in the library.)
- Ich gebe dem Studenten ein Lehrbuch. (I give the student a textbook.)
Want to Learn More?
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