Why does the noun Beirat 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 Beirat

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Beiratein Beiratkein Beirat
Akkusativden Beirateinen Beiratkeinen Beirat
Dativdem Beirateinem Beiratkeinem Beirat
Genitivdes Beiratseines Beiratskeines Beirats

Examples in context

Real sentences using Beirat in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Beirat ist wichtig.The new advisory board is important.
Ein guter Beirat wird gesucht.A good advisory board is sought.
Kein alter Beirat ist hier.No old advisory board is here.
Akkusativ
Wir suchen den neuen Beirat jetzt.We are looking for the new advisory board now.
Sie finden einen guten Beirat bald.They will find a good advisory board soon.
Ich sehe keinen alten Beirat hier.I see no old advisory board here.
Dativ
Ich spreche mit dem neuen Beirat heute.I speak with the new advisory board today.
Er hilft einem guten Beirat gern.He likes to help a good advisory board.
Ich vertraue keinem alten Beirat mehr.I trust no old advisory board anymore.
Genitiv
Die Meinung des neuen Beirats ist wichtig.The opinion of the new advisory board is important.
Die Aufgabe eines eines guten Beirats ist klar.The task of a good advisory board is clear.
Die Rolle keines keines alten Beirats ist bekannt.The role of no old advisory board 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 Beirat?

It is der Beirat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Beirat 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 Beirat?

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

What does der Beirat mean in English?

The German word der Beirat translates to “advisory board” in English.

How do you decline der Beirat?

Like all German nouns, Beirat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Beirat
  • Akkusativ: den Beirat
  • Dativ: dem Beirat
  • Genitiv: des Beirats

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.