Singular
das
Experiment
experiment
Plural: die Experimente
Why does the noun Experiment have the article das?
Nouns ending in -ment are neuter. Look at the bolded -ment in the noun above — that suffix is the giveaway.
Examples
das Instrument (instrument), das Dokument (document), das Element (element), das Experiment (experiment), das Argument (argument), das Moment (moment)
Exceptions
der Moment (moment in time) vs das Moment (factor/aspect) - different meanings
Declension table for German noun Experiment
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Experiment | ein Experiment | kein Experiment |
| Akkusativ | das Experiment | ein Experiment | kein Experiment |
| Dativ | dem Experiment | einem Experiment | keinem Experiment |
| Genitiv | des Experiments | eines Experiments | keines Experiments |
| Nominativ | die Experimente | Experimente | keine Experimente |
| Akkusativ | die Experimente | Experimente | keine Experimente |
| Dativ | den Experimenten | Experimenten | keinen Experimenten |
| Genitiv | der Experimente | Experimente | keiner Experimente |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Experiment in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Experiment ist wichtig.The new experiment is important. | Ein kleines Experiment beginnt jetzt.A small experiment begins now. | Kein gutes Experiment läuft heute.No good experiment runs today. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen das neue Experiment gern.We like to see the new experiment. | Ich mache ein kleines Experiment schnell.I quickly do a small experiment. | Er versteht kein schwieriges Experiment.He understands no difficult experiment. |
| Dativ | Er hilft dem jungen Experiment sehr.He helps the young experiment a lot. | Ich widme mich einem wichtigen Experiment.I dedicate myself to an important experiment. | Sie glaubt keinem falschen Experiment mehr.She no longer believes any false experiment. |
| Genitiv | Das Ziel des letzten Experiments ist klar.The goal of the last experiment is clear. | Der Erfolg eines guten Experiments ist selten.The success of a good experiment is rare. | Die Dauer keines kleinen Experiments ist bekannt.The duration of no small experiment is known. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Experimente sind spannend.The new experiments are exciting. | Interessante Experimente finden statt.Interesting experiments take place. | Keine einfachen Experimente gelingen immer.No simple experiments always succeed. |
| Akkusativ | Sie planen die nächsten Experimente bald.They plan the next experiments soon. | Wir brauchen mehr gute Experimente.We need more good experiments. | Ich sehe keine neuen Experimente hier.I see no new experiments here. |
| Dativ | Man arbeitet an den alten Experimenten.One works on the old experiments. | Er hilft interessanten Experimenten gern.He likes to help interesting experiments. | Wir vertrauen keinen neuen Experimenten.We trust no new experiments. |
| Genitiv | Die Ergebnisse der vielen Experimente fehlen.The results of the many experiments are missing. | Der Wert guter Experimente ist hoch.The value of good experiments is high. | Die Kosten keiner neuen Experimente sind tragbar.The costs of no new experiments are bearable. |
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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 Experiment?
It is das Experiment. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Experiment 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 Experiment?
The German noun Experiment is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Experiment?
The plural form of das Experiment is die Experimente. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Experiment mean in English?
The German word das Experiment translates to “experiment” in English.
How do you decline das Experiment?
Like all German nouns, Experiment changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Experiment
- Akkusativ: das Experiment
- Dativ: dem Experiment
- Genitiv: des Experiments
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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