Singular
das
Ballett
ballet
Plural: die Ballette
Why does the noun Ballett have the article das?
Nouns ending in -ett are neuter.
Examples
das Ballett (ballet), das Bankett (banquet), das Kabinett (cabinet), das Tablett (tray), das Parkett (parquet floor)
Declension table for German noun Ballett
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Ballett | ein Ballett | kein Ballett |
| Akkusativ | das Ballett | ein Ballett | kein Ballett |
| Dativ | dem Ballett | einem Ballett | keinem Ballett |
| Genitiv | des Ballettes | eines Ballettes | keines Ballettes |
| Nominativ | die Ballette | Ballette | keine Ballette |
| Akkusativ | die Ballette | Ballette | keine Ballette |
| Dativ | den Balletten | Balletten | keinen Balletten |
| Genitiv | der Ballette | Ballette | keiner Ballette |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Ballett in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das Ballett ist schön.The ballet is beautiful. | Ein Ballett beginnt bald.A ballet starts soon. | Kein Ballett findet statt.No ballet takes place. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das Ballett.I see the ballet. | Wir besuchen ein Ballett.We visit a ballet. | Er mag kein Ballett.He doesn't like any ballet. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem Ballett.I help the ballet. | Er widmet sich einem Ballett.He dedicates himself to a ballet. | Ich folge keinem Ballett.I follow no ballet. |
| Genitiv | Der Beginn des Ballettes ist spät.The beginning of the ballet is late. | Die Musik eines Ballettes ist schön.The music of a ballet is beautiful. | Der Wert keines Ballettes ist klar.The value of no ballet is clear. |
| Nominativ | Die Ballette sind neu.The ballets are new. | Neue Ballette kommen oft.New ballets often come. | Keine Ballette gefallen mir.No ballets please me. |
| Akkusativ | Sie mögen die Ballette.They like the ballets. | Ich sehe viele Ballette.I see many ballets. | Wir sehen keine Ballette.We see no ballets. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit den Balletten.I speak with the ballets. | Er hilft neuen Balletten.He helps new ballets. | Sie vertrauen keinen Balletten.They trust no ballets. |
| Genitiv | Die Geschichte der Ballette ist lang.The history of the ballets is long. | Der Stil vieler Ballette ist modern.The style of many ballets is modern. | Der Zweck keiner Ballette ist bekannt.The purpose of no ballets is known. |
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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 Ballett?
It is das Ballett. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Ballett 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 Ballett?
The German noun Ballett is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Ballett?
The plural form of das Ballett is die Ballette. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Ballett mean in English?
The German word das Ballett translates to “ballet” in English.
How do you decline das Ballett?
Like all German nouns, Ballett changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Ballett
- Akkusativ: das Ballett
- Dativ: dem Ballett
- Genitiv: des Ballettes
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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