Why does the noun CT 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 CT
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das CT | ein CT | kein CT |
| Akkusativ | das CT | ein CT | kein CT |
| Dativ | dem CT | einem CT | keinem CT |
| Genitiv | des CTs | eines CTs | keines CTs |
| Nominativ | die CTs | CTs | keine CTs |
| Akkusativ | die CTs | CTs | keine CTs |
| Dativ | den CTs | CTs | keinen CTs |
| Genitiv | der CTs | CTs | keiner CTs |
Examples in context
Real sentences using CT in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue CT ist wichtig.The new CT is important. | Ein wichtiges CT hilft oft.An important CT often helps. | Kein dringendes CT ist nötig.No urgent CT is necessary. |
| Akkusativ | Ich brauche das neue CT.I need the new CT. | Wir machen ein wichtiges CT.We are doing an important CT. | Er will kein dringendes CT.He doesn't want an urgent CT. |
| Dativ | Der Arzt hilft mit dem neuen CT.The doctor helps with the new CT. | Sie arbeitet mit einem wichtigen CT.She works with an important CT. | Ich helfe keinem dringenden CT.I help no urgent CT. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des neuen CTs ist hoch.The price of the new CT is high. | Die Qualität eines eines wichtigen CTs ist gut.The quality of an important CT is good. | Der Wert keines keines dringenden CTs ist klar.The value of no urgent CT is clear. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen CTs sind teuer.The new CTs are expensive. | Wichtige CTs sind oft nötig.Important CTs are often necessary. | Keine dringenden CTs sind geplant.No urgent CTs are planned. |
| Akkusativ | Sie sehen die neuen CTs.They see the new CTs. | Wir brauchen wichtige CTs.We need important CTs. | Ich sehe keine dringenden CTs.I don't see any urgent CTs. |
| Dativ | Er hilft den neuen CTs.He helps with the new CTs. | Sie arbeitet mit wichtigen CTs.She works with important CTs. | Ich helfe keinen dringenden CTs.I help no urgent CTs. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis der neuen CTs ist hoch.The price of the new CTs is high. | Die Qualität wichtiger CTs ist gut.The quality of important CTs is good. | Der Wert keiner dringenden CTs ist klar.The value of no urgent CTs is clear. |
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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 CT?
It is das CT. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and CT 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 CT?
The noun CT is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das CT mean in English?
The German word das CT translates to “CT scan” in English.
How do you decline das CT?
Like all German nouns, CT changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das CT
- Akkusativ: das CT
- Dativ: dem CT
- Genitiv: des CTs
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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