Why does the noun Automat 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 Automat
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Automat | ein Automat | — |
| Akkusativ | den Automat | einen Automat | — |
| Dativ | dem Automat | einem Automat | — |
| Genitiv | des Automats | eines Automats | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Automat in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Automat?
It is der Automat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Automat 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 Automat?
The noun Automat is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Automat mean in English?
The German word der Automat translates to “machine” in English.
How do you decline der Automat?
Like all German nouns, Automat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Automat
- Akkusativ: den Automat
- Dativ: dem Automat
- Genitiv: des Automats
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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