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Stuttgarter
🏙️ What does 'der Stuttgarter' mean?
'Der Stuttgarter' is a noun that refers to a male person who comes from or lives in the city of Stuttgart, Germany.
It's derived from the city name 'Stuttgart' using the suffix '-er'. Such derivations from geographical names ending in '-er' are capitalized in German when used as nouns denoting a person.
There is also the feminine form 'die Stuttgarterin' (the female person from Stuttgart) and the adjective 'stuttgarter' (lowercase, e.g., 'der stuttgarter Bahnhof' - the Stuttgart train station), but this entry specifically focuses on the masculine noun 'der Stuttgarter'.
Article rules for der, die, and das
Male characters → always masculine.
Caution: Most professions also have their feminine forms (e.g. die Polizistin). Some words can also have two forms: der/die Deutsche, der/die Kranke.
-er → mostly masculine.
1. Caution: many exceptions. 2. almost all -euer nouns are neutral. 3. There are many -er words, we don't list them all.
🧐 Grammar of 'der Stuttgarter' in Detail
'Der Stuttgarter' is a nominalized adjective derived from a place name. It is declined like an adjective but follows the weak declension pattern after the definite article 'der'.
Singular
| Case | Form |
|---|---|
| Nominative | der Stuttgarter |
| Genitive | des Stuttgarters |
| Dative | dem Stuttgarter |
| Accusative | den Stuttgarter |
Plural
| Case | Form |
|---|---|
| Nominative | die Stuttgarter |
| Genitive | der Stuttgarter |
| Dative | den Stuttgartern |
| Accusative | die Stuttgarter |
Example Sentences
- Der Stuttgarter trinkt gerne Trollinger. (The man from Stuttgart likes to drink Trollinger wine.)
- Ich habe den Stuttgarter nach dem Weg gefragt. (I asked the man from Stuttgart for directions.)
- Das Auto gehört dem Stuttgarter. (The car belongs to the man from Stuttgart.)
- Die Meinung des Stuttgarters war eindeutig. (The opinion of the man from Stuttgart was clear.)
- Die Stuttgarter sind stolz auf ihre Stadt. (The people from Stuttgart are proud of their city. - Plural can be general)
🗣️ How to use 'der Stuttgarter'
'Der Stuttgarter' is used specifically to refer to a man from Stuttgart.
- Designation of Origin: The most common use is to indicate the origin or residence of a male person. Example: Mein Nachbar ist ein echter Stuttgarter. (My neighbor is a real Stuttgarter / man from Stuttgart.)
- Generalization (Plural): In the plural ('die Stuttgarter'), it can refer to the inhabitants of Stuttgart in general, although traditionally it implied male persons more strongly. Today, people might prefer the more neutral phrase 'die Menschen in Stuttgart' (the people in Stuttgart).
- Distinction: It differs from 'die Stuttgarterin' (female person) and the adjective 'stuttgarter' (e.g., 'stuttgarter Spezialitäten' - Stuttgart specialities).
⚠️ Pay attention to capitalization when referring to the person ('der Stuttgarter'), as opposed to the adjective ('der stuttgarter Wein' - the Stuttgart wine).
🧠 Mnemonics and Memory Aids
Article 'der': Think of a typical man: Der Mann (the man) from Stuttgart is der Stuttgarter.
Meaning: The ending -er on city names often indicates origin: Someone from Stuttgart is a Stuttgart-er.
🔄 Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms (Similar Meaning)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
- Nicht-Stuttgarter (Non-Stuttgarter)
- Auswärtiger (Outsider, someone from out of town)
Similar but Different Words
- Die Stuttgarterin: Female person from Stuttgart.
- stuttgarter (adjective): Relates to things from or associated with Stuttgart (e.g., der stuttgarter Fernsehturm - the Stuttgart TV tower). Lowercase unless at the beginning of a sentence.
😄 A Little Joke
Fragt ein Tourist einen Stuttgarter: "Entschuldigen Sie, wie komme ich am schnellsten zum Bahnhof?"
Antwortet der Stuttgarter: "Sind Sie zu Fuß oder mit dem Auto?"
Tourist: "Zu Fuß."
Stuttgarter: "Dann mit dem Auto."
(Tourist asks a man from Stuttgart: "Excuse me, what's the quickest way to the train station?"
The Stuttgarter replies: "Are you on foot or by car?"
Tourist: "On foot."
Stuttgarter: "Then by car.") - A joke playing on the stereotype of Stuttgart being car-centric and perhaps implying walking is slow.
📜 Poem about a 'Stuttgarter'
Ein Stuttgarter, stolz und schlau,
kennt seine Stadt ganz genau.
Vom Schlossplatz bis zum Killesberg,
ist er daheim, ein echtes Werk.
Mit Trollinger und Maultaschen satt,
liebt er seine Schwabenstadt.
(A Stuttgarter, proud and smart,
knows his city right from the start.
From Palace Square to Killesberg hill,
he's at home, a true work of skill.
With Trollinger wine and Maultaschen filled,
he loves his Swabian city, thrilled.)
🧩 Little Riddle
Ich komm' aus der Stadt am Neckarstrand,
bin männlich und im Schwabenland bekannt.
Den Mercedes-Stern kennt man hier gut,
wer bin ich, mit Hut und Mut?
(I come from the city on the Neckar's shore,
I'm male and known in Swabia's lore.
The Mercedes star is well-known here,
who am I, with hat and good cheer?)
(Answer: Der Stuttgarter)
ℹ️ Other Information
Word Composition: The word 'Stuttgarter' is composed of the city name Stuttgart and the suffix -er, which is commonly used in German to form nouns indicating origin.
Cultural Context: Stuttgart is the capital of the German state of Baden-Württemberg and is famous for its automotive industry (Mercedes-Benz, Porsche), the 'Kehrwoche' (a Swabian tradition of communal cleaning duties), and Swabian cuisine. Therefore, 'der Stuttgarter' might evoke associations with these topics.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Stuttgarter?
The word 'Stuttgarter' when referring to a person is always masculine and takes the article der. It denotes a man from Stuttgart. The feminine form is 'die Stuttgarterin'.