Singular
der
Apparat
apparatus
Plural: die Apparate
Why does the noun Apparat have the article der?
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 Apparat
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Apparat | ein Apparat | — |
| Akkusativ | den Apparat | einen Apparat | — |
| Dativ | dem Apparat | einem Apparat | — |
| Genitiv | des Apparats | eines Apparats | — |
| Nominativ | die Apparate | — Apparate | — |
| Akkusativ | die Apparate | — Apparate | — |
| Dativ | den Apparaten | — Apparaten | — |
| Genitiv | der Apparate | — Apparate | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Apparat in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Apparat?
It is der Apparat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Apparat is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Apparat?
The plural form of der Apparat is die Apparate. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Apparat mean in English?
The German word der Apparat translates to “apparatus” in English.
How do you decline der Apparat?
Like all German nouns, Apparat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Apparat
- Akkusativ: den Apparat
- Dativ: dem Apparat
- Genitiv: des Apparats
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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