Singular
der
Dialekt
dialect
Plural: die Dialekte
Why does the noun Dialekt 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 Dialekt
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Dialekt | ein Dialekt | kein Dialekt |
| Akkusativ | den Dialekt | einen Dialekt | keinen Dialekt |
| Dativ | dem Dialekt | einem Dialekt | keinem Dialekt |
| Genitiv | des Dialekts | eines Dialekts | keines Dialekts |
| Nominativ | die Dialekte | Dialekte | keine Dialekte |
| Akkusativ | die Dialekte | Dialekte | keine Dialekte |
| Dativ | den Dialekten | Dialekten | keinen Dialekten |
| Genitiv | der Dialekte | Dialekte | keiner Dialekte |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Dialekt in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der alte Dialekt klingt schön.The old dialect sounds nice. | Ein neuer Dialekt ist schwer.A new dialect is difficult. | Kein Dialekt ist einfach zu lernen.No dialect is easy to learn. |
| Akkusativ | Ich lerne den schönen Dialekt.I am learning the beautiful dialect. | Er spricht einen fremden Dialekt.He speaks a foreign dialect. | Wir verstehen keinen Dialekt.We understand no dialect. |
| Dativ | Ich höre dem alten Dialekt zu.I listen to the old dialect. | Er lauscht einem fremden Dialekt.He listens to a foreign dialect. | Ich folge keinem Dialekt.I follow no dialect. |
| Genitiv | Die Herkunft des alten Dialekts ist klar.The origin of the old dialect is clear. | Die Melodie eines fremden Dialekts.The melody of a foreign dialect. | Die Geschichte keines Dialekts ist bekannt.The history of no dialect is known. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Dialekte sind interessant.The many dialects are interesting. | Verschiedene Dialekte existieren hier.Different dialects exist here. | Keine Dialekte sind gleich.No dialects are the same. |
| Akkusativ | Sie mag die alten Dialekte.She likes the old dialects. | Wir hören viele Dialekte.We hear many dialects. | Ich kenne keine Dialekte.I know no dialects. |
| Dativ | Sie lernt aus den vielen Dialekten.She learns from the many dialects. | Er arbeitet an neuen Dialekten.He works on new dialects. | Ich begegne keinen Dialekten.I encounter no dialects. |
| Genitiv | Die Vielfalt der deutschen Dialekte.The diversity of the German dialects. | Die Besonderheit vieler Dialekte.The peculiarity of many dialects. | Die Regeln keiner Dialekte sind einfach.The rules of no dialects are simple. |
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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 Dialekt?
It is der Dialekt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Dialekt is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Dialekt?
The German noun Dialekt is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Dialekt?
The plural form of der Dialekt is die Dialekte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Dialekt mean in English?
The German word der Dialekt translates to “dialect” in English.
How do you decline der Dialekt?
Like all German nouns, Dialekt changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Dialekt
- Akkusativ: den Dialekt
- Dativ: dem Dialekt
- Genitiv: des Dialekts
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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