Why does the noun Barometer 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 Barometer

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Barometerein Barometerkein Barometer
Akkusativdas Barometerein Barometerkein Barometer
Dativdem Barometereinem Barometerkeinem Barometer
Genitivdes Barometerseines Barometerskeines Barometers

Examples in context

Real sentences using Barometer in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das alte Barometer funktioniert noch.The old barometer still works.
Ein kleines Barometer liegt hier.A small barometer is lying here.
Kein genaues Barometer ist verfügbar.No accurate barometer is available.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe das digitale Barometer.I am buying the digital barometer.
Wir brauchen ein neues Barometer.We need a new barometer.
Ich sehe kein Barometer im Laden.I don't see any barometer in the shop.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem kaputten Barometer nicht.I don't help the broken barometer.
Er arbeitet mit einem Barometer.He works with a barometer.
Ich vertraue keinem Barometer mehr.I don't trust any barometer anymore.
Genitiv
Die Anzeige des Barometers ist klar.The display of the barometer is clear.
Der Wert eines Barometers ist hoch.The value of a barometer is high.
Die Funktion keines Barometers ist bekannt.The function of no barometer 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 Barometer?

It is das Barometer. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Barometer is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Barometer?

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

What does das Barometer mean in English?

The German word das Barometer translates to “barometer” in English.

How do you decline das Barometer?

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

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.