Why does the noun Argument have the article das?

Nouns ending in -ment are neuter. Look at the bolded -ment in the noun above — that suffix is the giveaway.

Examples

das Instrument (instrument), das Dokument (document), das Element (element), das Experiment (experiment), das Argument (argument), das Moment (moment)

Exceptions

der Moment (moment in time) vs das Moment (factor/aspect) - different meanings

Declension table for German noun Argument

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Argumentein Argumentkein Argument
Akkusativdas Argumentein Argumentkein Argument
Dativdem Argumenteinem Argumentkeinem Argument
Genitivdes Argumentseines Argumentskeines Arguments

Examples in context

Real sentences using Argument in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das Argument ist stark.The argument is strong.
Ein Argument hilft immer.An argument always helps.
Kein Argument überzeugt mich.No argument convinces me.
Akkusativ
Ich verstehe das Argument.I understand the argument.
Er hat ein Argument.He has an argument.
Wir haben kein Argument mehr.We have no more arguments.
Dativ
Ich stimme dem Argument zu.I agree with the argument.
Er folgt einem Argument gern.He likes to follow an argument.
Ich glaube keinem Argument leicht.I don't easily believe any argument.
Genitiv
Die Stärke des Arguments ist klar.The strength of the argument is clear.
Die Basis eines Arguments fehlt.The basis of an argument is missing.
Der Sinn keines Arguments ist gut.The meaning of no argument is good.

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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 Argument?

It is das Argument. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Argument 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 Argument?

The German noun Argument is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Argument?

The plural form of das Argument is die Argumente. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Argument mean in English?

The German word das Argument translates to “argument” in English.

How do you decline das Argument?

Like all German nouns, Argument changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Argument
  • Akkusativ: das Argument
  • Dativ: dem Argument
  • Genitiv: des Arguments

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.