Singular
das
Amt
office, department, function
Plural: die Ämter
Why does the noun Amt have the article das?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Amt
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Amt | ein Amt | kein Amt |
| Akkusativ | das Amt | ein Amt | kein Amt |
| Dativ | dem Amt | einem Amt | keinem Amt |
| Genitiv | des Amtes | eines Amtes | keines Amtes |
| Nominativ | die Ämter | Ämter | keine Ämter |
| Akkusativ | die Ämter | Ämter | keine Ämter |
| Dativ | den Ämtern | Ämtern | keinen Ämtern |
| Genitiv | der Ämter | Ämter | keiner Ämter |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Amt in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das zuständige Amt hat heute zu.The responsible office is closed today. | Ein hohes Amt bringt Verantwortung.A high office brings responsibility. | Kein politisches Amt ist einfach.No political office is easy. |
| Akkusativ | Er übernimmt das wichtige Amt.He is taking over the important office. | Sie sucht ein passendes Amt.She is looking for a suitable office. | Ich finde kein zuständiges Amt.I can't find a responsible office. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite in dem neuen Amt.I work in the new office. | Er hilft bei einem sozialen Amt.He helps at a social office. | Sie traut keinem öffentlichen Amt.She doesn't trust any public office. |
| Genitiv | Der Leiter des neuen Amtes ist nett.The head of the new office is nice. | Die Aufgaben eines wichtigen Amtes sind komplex.The tasks of an important office are complex. | Trotz keines offiziellen Amtes hat er Macht.Despite having no official office, he has power. |
| Nominativ | Die städtischen Ämter sind überlastet.The municipal offices are overloaded. | Wichtige Ämter wurden neu besetzt.Important offices were newly filled. | Keine neuen Ämter werden geschaffen.No new offices will be created. |
| Akkusativ | Wir besuchen die örtlichen Ämter.We are visiting the local offices. | Die Stadt schafft zusätzliche Ämter.The city is creating additional offices. | Er kennt keine ausländischen Ämter.He doesn't know any foreign offices. |
| Dativ | Wir sprechen mit den zuständigen Ämtern.We are speaking with the responsible offices. | Er hat Erfahrung mit verschiedenen Ämtern.He has experience with various offices. | Ich helfe keinen korrupten Ämtern.I don't help any corrupt offices. |
| Genitiv | Die Zusammenarbeit der städtischen Ämter ist gut.The cooperation of the municipal offices is good. | Die Liste wichtiger Ämter ist lang.The list of important offices is long. | Die Meinung keiner relevanten Ämter wurde ignoriert.The opinion of no relevant offices was ignored. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Amt?
It is das Amt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Amt is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Amt?
The German noun Amt is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Amt?
The plural form of das Amt is die Ämter. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Amt mean in English?
The German word das Amt translates to “office, department, function” in English.
How do you decline das Amt?
Like all German nouns, Amt changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Amt
- Akkusativ: das Amt
- Dativ: dem Amt
- Genitiv: des Amtes
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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