Singular
der
Fotoapparat
camera
Plural: die Fotoapparate
Why does the noun Fotoapparat 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 Fotoapparat
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Fotoapparat | ein Fotoapparat | — |
| Akkusativ | den Fotoapparat | einen Fotoapparat | — |
| Dativ | dem Fotoapparat | einem Fotoapparat | — |
| Genitiv | des Fotoapparats | eines Fotoapparats | — |
| Nominativ | die Fotoapparate | — Fotoapparate | — |
| Akkusativ | die Fotoapparate | — Fotoapparate | — |
| Dativ | den Fotoapparaten | — Fotoapparaten | — |
| Genitiv | der Fotoapparate | — Fotoapparate | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Fotoapparat in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Fotoapparat?
It is der Fotoapparat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Fotoapparat 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 Fotoapparat?
The plural form of der Fotoapparat is die Fotoapparate. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Fotoapparat mean in English?
The German word der Fotoapparat translates to “camera” in English.
How do you decline der Fotoapparat?
Like all German nouns, Fotoapparat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Fotoapparat
- Akkusativ: den Fotoapparat
- Dativ: dem Fotoapparat
- Genitiv: des Fotoapparats
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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