Diplomat

Q: Is it der, die, or das Diplomat?

It is der Diplomat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Diplomat is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of der Diplomat?

The plural form of der Diplomat is die Diplomaten. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does der Diplomat mean in English?

The German word der Diplomat translates to “diplomat” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Diplomat?

Like all German nouns, Diplomat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: der Diplomat Akkusativ: den Diplomaten Dativ: dem Diplomaten Genitiv: des Diplomaten 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.

diplomat

Plural: die Diplomaten

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Why does the noun Diplomat 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 Diplomat

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Diplomat	ein Diplomat	kein Diplomat
Akkusativ	den Diplomaten	einen Diplomaten	keinen Diplomaten
Dativ	dem Diplomaten	einem Diplomaten	keinem Diplomaten
Genitiv	des Diplomaten	eines Diplomaten	keines Diplomaten
Nominativ	die Diplomaten	Diplomaten	keine Diplomaten
Akkusativ	die Diplomaten	Diplomaten	keine Diplomaten
Dativ	den Diplomaten	Diplomaten	keinen Diplomaten
Genitiv	der Diplomaten	Diplomaten	keiner Diplomaten

Examples in context

Real sentences using Diplomat in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der junge Diplomat spricht gut.The young diplomat speaks well.	Ein neuer Diplomat kommt heute.A new diplomat arrives today.	Kein alter Diplomat ist hier.No old diplomat is here.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe den jungen Diplomaten.I see the young diplomat.	Sie trifft einen neuen Diplomaten.She meets a new diplomat.	Er kennt keinen alten Diplomaten.He knows no old diplomat.
Dativ	Ich spreche mit dem jungen Diplomaten.I speak with the young diplomat.	Er hilft einem neuen Diplomaten.He helps a new diplomat.	Sie gibt keinem alten Diplomaten Rat.She gives no old diplomat advice.
Genitiv	Das Büro des jungen Diplomaten ist groß.The office of the young diplomat is large.	Die Rede eines neuen Diplomaten war lang.The speech of a new diplomat was long.	Der Name keines alten Diplomaten ist bekannt.The name of no old diplomat is known.
Nominativ	Die erfahrenen Diplomaten reisen viel.The experienced diplomats travel a lot.	Viele Diplomaten arbeiten hier.Many diplomats work here.	Keine jungen Diplomaten sind da.No young diplomats are there.
Akkusativ	Wir treffen die erfahrenen Diplomaten.We meet the experienced diplomats.	Ich sehe viele Diplomaten dort.I see many diplomats there.	Sie kennt keine jungen Diplomaten.She knows no young diplomats.
Dativ	Wir helfen den erfahrenen Diplomaten.We help the experienced diplomats.	Er spricht mit vielen Diplomaten.He speaks with many diplomats.	Ich gebe keinen jungen Diplomaten Geld.I give no young diplomats money.
Genitiv	Die Arbeit der erfahrenen Diplomaten ist wichtig.The work of the experienced diplomats is important.	Die Meinungen vieler Diplomaten sind geteilt.The opinions of many diplomats are divided.	Die Namen keiner jungen Diplomaten sind hier.The names of no young diplomats are here.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Diplomat?

It is der Diplomat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Diplomat is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of der Diplomat?

The plural form of der Diplomat is die Diplomaten. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Diplomat mean in English?

The German word der Diplomat translates to “diplomat” in English.

How do you decline der Diplomat?

Like all German nouns, Diplomat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Diplomat
Akkusativ: den Diplomaten
Dativ: dem Diplomaten
Genitiv: des Diplomaten

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.