German A2 · Grammar cheat code
These endings always make der.
| Ending | Example |
|---|---|
| -ig | |
| -ling | |
| -ent | |
| -ist | |
| -or | |
| -ismus | |
| -iker | |
| -ör/eur | |
| -ier |
Agent nouns and nature words: both always der.
- Seasons: der Frühling, der Sommer, der Herbst, der Winter
- Royals + nature: der König, der Honig, der Käfig
- Trainees: der Lehrling, der Flüchtling, der Liebling
- Technical professions: der Techniker, der Musiker, der Physiker
- French loans: der Friseur, der Ingenieur, der Amateur
- Military/rank: der Offizier, der Kavalier, der Pionier
Questions
- What is the rule for Nomenendungen: maskulin?
- These endings always make der.
- How do I use Nomenendungen: maskulin?
- -ling, -ig: native German roots. -ist, -ent, -or: Latin — usually people or machines.
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