Why does the noun Formular 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 Formular

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Formularein Formularkein Formular
Akkusativdas Formularein Formularkein Formular
Dativdem Formulareinem Formularkeinem Formular
Genitivdes Formularseines Formularskeines Formulars

Examples in context

Real sentences using Formular in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Formular ist hier.The new form is here.
Ein wichtiges Formular liegt dort.An important form is there.
Kein altes Formular ist gültig.No old form is valid.
Akkusativ
Ich fülle das neue Formular aus.I fill out the new form.
Ich brauche ein wichtiges Formular.I need an important form.
Ich habe kein altes Formular.I have no old form.
Dativ
Ich arbeite mit dem neuen Formular.I work with the new form.
Ich helfe einem wichtigen Formular.I help an important form.
Ich gebe keinem alten Formular Priorität.I give no old form priority.
Genitiv
Der Inhalt des neuen Formulars ist klar.The content of the new form is clear.
Die Gültigkeit eines wichtigen Formulars endet.The validity of an important form ends.
Ich kenne den Zweck keines alten Formulars.I know the purpose of no old form.

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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 Formular?

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

What is the plural of das Formular?

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

What does das Formular mean in English?

The German word das Formular translates to “form, blank” in English.

How do you decline das Formular?

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

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.