der
the (masculine)
Beginner Pronoun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/deːɐ̯/
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Cultural Note
German has three definite articles — der (masculine), die (feminine), das (neuter) — and they change form depending on grammatical case. Learning the article with every noun is essential, as there are few reliable rules for predicting gender.
📝 Example Sentences
Der Mann liest ein Buch.
The man is reading a book.
Der Hund ist treu.
The dog is loyal.
Wo ist der Bahnhof?
Where is the train station?