A1derdie Maler
der Maler
painter · painter — চিত্রকর (Plural: Maler · z.B. Der Maler arbeitet.)
What is it
der Maler ist das deutsche Wort für painter.
Plural
die Maler
Genitive
des Malers
Meaning
EN: painter
BN: painter — চিত্রকর (Plural: Maler · z.B. Der Maler arbeitet.)
German example
Der Maler arbeitet.
Cases: der Maler · den Maler · dem Maler · des Malers
Declension table
All four cases in singular and plural.
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Maler | die Maler |
| Accusative | den Maler | die Maler |
| Dative | dem Maler | den Malern |
| Genitive | des Malers | der Maler |
Short explanation
Learn the noun together with its article: der Maler.
The plural form is die Maler.
Watch how the noun changes in dative and genitive: dem Maler, des Malers.
Common mistakes
Do not memorise Maler without der.
Do not forget the plural die Maler.
Do not assume the accusative and nominative forms are always identical.
Mini practice
Two short checks for article and plural recall.
What is the plural of der Maler?
Answer: die Maler
Which form do you use in dative singular for der Maler?
Answer: dem Maler