Singular
der
Dialog
dialogue
Plural: die Dialoge
Why does the noun Dialog 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 Dialog
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Dialog | ein Dialog | kein Dialog |
| Akkusativ | den Dialog | einen Dialog | keinen Dialog |
| Dativ | dem Dialog | einem Dialog | keinem Dialog |
| Genitiv | des Dialogs | eines Dialogs | keines Dialogs |
| Nominativ | die Dialoge | Dialoge | keine Dialoge |
| Akkusativ | die Dialoge | Dialoge | keine Dialoge |
| Dativ | den Dialogen | Dialogen | keinen Dialogen |
| Genitiv | der Dialoge | Dialoge | keiner Dialoge |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Dialog in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der lange Dialog ist wichtig.The long dialogue is important. | Ein langer Dialog beginnt jetzt.A long dialogue begins now. | Kein langer Dialog ist möglich.No long dialogue is possible. |
| Akkusativ | Ich führe den langen Dialog.I lead the long dialogue. | Er sucht einen langen Dialog.He is looking for a long dialogue. | Wir haben keinen langen Dialog.We have no long dialogue. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem langen Dialog.I help the long dialogue. | Er dankt einem langen Dialog.He thanks a long dialogue. | Ich stimme keinem langen Dialog zu.I agree to no long dialogue. |
| Genitiv | Das Ende des langen Dialogs ist nah.The end of the long dialogue is near. | Der Beginn eines langen Dialogs ist schwer.The beginning of a long dialogue is difficult. | Die Dauer keines langen Dialogs ist bekannt.The duration of no long dialogue is known. |
| Nominativ | Die langen Dialoge sind gut.The long dialogues are good. | Lange Dialoge sind oft nötig.Long dialogues are often necessary. | Keine langen Dialoge gibt es.There are no long dialogues. |
| Akkusativ | Sie mag die langen Dialoge.She likes the long dialogues. | Ich finde lange Dialoge gut.I find long dialogues good. | Sie führt keine langen Dialoge.She leads no long dialogues. |
| Dativ | Wir geben den langen Dialogen Zeit.We give time to the long dialogues. | Er hilft langen Dialogen gern.He likes to help long dialogues. | Sie spricht mit keinen langen Dialogen.She speaks with no long dialogues. |
| Genitiv | Die Themen der langen Dialoge sind klar.The topics of the long dialogues are clear. | Die Ergebnisse langer Dialoge sind gut.The results of long dialogues are good. | Die Ziele keiner langen Dialoge sind erreicht.The goals of no long dialogues are achieved. |
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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 Dialog?
It is der Dialog. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Dialog 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 Dialog?
The German noun Dialog is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Dialog?
The plural form of der Dialog is die Dialoge. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Dialog mean in English?
The German word der Dialog translates to “dialogue” in English.
How do you decline der Dialog?
Like all German nouns, Dialog changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Dialog
- Akkusativ: den Dialog
- Dativ: dem Dialog
- Genitiv: des Dialogs
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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