Why does the noun Elektron 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 Elektron

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Elektronein Elektronkein Elektron
Akkusativdas Elektronein Elektronkein Elektron
Dativdem Elektroneinem Elektronkeinem Elektron
Genitivdes Elektronseines Elektronskeines Elektrons

Examples in context

Real sentences using Elektron in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das kleine Elektron ist wichtig.The small electron is important.
Ein kleines Elektron fliegt schnell.A small electron flies fast.
Kein kleines Elektron ist sichtbar.No small electron is visible.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe das kleine Elektron.I see the small electron.
Er hat ein kleines Elektron gefunden.He found a small electron.
Sie will kein kleines Elektron nicht.She doesn't want any small electron.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem kleinen Elektron.I help the small electron.
Er spricht mit einem kleinen Elektron.He talks with a small electron.
Sie arbeitet mit keinem kleinen Elektron.She works with no small electron.
Genitiv
Das ist der Preis des kleinen Elektrons.That is the price of the small electron.
Der Wert eines kleinen Elektrons ist hoch.The value of a small electron is high.
Die Größe keines kleinen Elektrons ist unbekannt.The size of no small electron is unknown.

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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 Elektron?

It is das Elektron. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Elektron 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 Elektron?

The German noun Elektron is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Elektron?

The plural form of das Elektron is die Elektronen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Elektron mean in English?

The German word das Elektron translates to “electron” in English.

How do you decline das Elektron?

Like all German nouns, Elektron changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Elektron
  • Akkusativ: das Elektron
  • Dativ: dem Elektron
  • Genitiv: des Elektrons

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.