Why does the noun Detail 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 Detail
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Detail | ein Detail | kein Detail |
| Akkusativ | das Detail | ein Detail | kein Detail |
| Dativ | dem Detail | einem Detail | keinem Detail |
| Genitiv | des Details | eines Details | keines Details |
| Nominativ | die Details | Details | keine Details |
| Akkusativ | die Details | Details | keine Details |
| Dativ | den Details | Details | keinen Details |
| Genitiv | der Details | Details | keiner Details |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Detail in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das wichtige Detail ist klar.The important detail is clear. | Ein wichtiges Detail fehlt noch.An important detail is still missing. | Kein wichtiges Detail ist vergessen.No important detail is forgotten. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das wichtige Detail.I see the important detail. | Er sucht ein wichtiges Detail.He is looking for an important detail. | Sie findet kein wichtiges Detail.She finds no important detail. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite an dem wichtigen Detail.I am working on the important detail. | Er widmet sich einem wichtigen Detail.He dedicates himself to an important detail. | Sie schenkt keinem wichtigen Detail Beachtung.She pays no attention to any important detail. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des wichtigen Details ist schön.The color of the important detail is beautiful. | Der Wert eines wichtigen Details ist hoch.The value of an important detail is high. | Der Wert keines wichtigen Details ist hoch.The value of no important detail is high. |
| Nominativ | Die wichtigen Details sind klar.The important details are clear. | Wichtige Details fehlen oft.Important details are often missing. | Keine wichtigen Details sind vergessen.No important details are forgotten. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die wichtigen Details.We see the important details. | Ich suche wichtige Details.I am looking for important details. | Sie findet keine wichtigen Details.She finds no important details. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite an den wichtigen Details.I am working on the important details. | Er widmet sich wichtigen Details.He dedicates himself to important details. | Sie schenkt keinen wichtigen Details Beachtung.She pays no attention to any important details. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der wichtigen Details ist schön.The color of the important details is beautiful. | Der Wert wichtiger Details ist hoch.The value of important details is high. | Der Wert keiner wichtigen Details ist hoch.The value of no important details is high. |
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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 Detail?
It is das Detail. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Detail 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 Detail?
The German noun Detail is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Detail?
The plural form of das Detail is die Details. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Detail mean in English?
The German word das Detail translates to “detail” in English.
How do you decline das Detail?
Like all German nouns, Detail changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Detail
- Akkusativ: das Detail
- Dativ: dem Detail
- Genitiv: des Details
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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