Singular
das
Diplom
degree, diploma
Plural: die Diplome
Why does the noun Diplom 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 Diplom
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Diplom | ein Diplom | kein Diplom |
| Akkusativ | das Diplom | ein Diplom | kein Diplom |
| Nominativ | die Diplome | Diplome | keine Diplome |
| Akkusativ | die Diplome | Diplome | keine Diplome |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Diplom in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Diplom ist wichtig.The new diploma is important. | Ein altes Diplom liegt hier.An old diploma is here. | Kein gültiges Diplom ist dabei.No valid diploma is present. |
| Akkusativ | Ich brauche das neue Diplom.I need the new diploma. | Er zeigt ein altes Diplom.He shows an old diploma. | Sie hat kein gültiges Diplom.She has no valid diploma. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Diplome sind wichtig.The new diplomas are important. | Gute Diplome sind selten.Good diplomas are rare. | Keine gültigen Diplome sind da.No valid diplomas are there. |
| Akkusativ | Wir brauchen die neuen Diplome.We need the new diplomas. | Ich sehe alte Diplome.I see old diplomas. | Er hat keine gültigen Diplome.He has no valid diplomas. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Diplom?
It is das Diplom. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Diplom 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 Diplom?
The German noun Diplom is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Diplom?
The plural form of das Diplom is die Diplome. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Diplom mean in English?
The German word das Diplom translates to “degree, diploma” in English.
How do you decline das Diplom?
Like all German nouns, Diplom changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Diplom
- Akkusativ: das Diplom
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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