Gramm

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

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

Q: What is the plural of das Gramm?

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

Q: What does das Gramm mean in English?

The German word das Gramm translates to “gram” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Gramm?

Like all German nouns, Gramm changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Gramm Akkusativ: das Gramm Dativ: dem Gramm Genitiv: des Gramms 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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Plural: die Gramme

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Why does the noun Gramm 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 Gramm

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Gramm	ein Gramm	kein Gramm
Akkusativ	das Gramm	ein Gramm	kein Gramm
Dativ	dem Gramm	einem Gramm	keinem Gramm
Genitiv	des Gramms	eines Gramms	keines Gramms
Nominativ	die Gramme	Gramme	keine Gramme
Akkusativ	die Gramme	Gramme	keine Gramme
Dativ	den Grammen	Grammen	keinen Grammen
Genitiv	der Gramme	Gramme	keiner Gramme

Examples in context

Real sentences using Gramm in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das kleine Gramm ist wichtig.The small gram is important.	Ein leichtes Gramm fehlt hier.A light gram is missing here.	Kein einziges Gramm ist übrig.Not a single gram is left.
Akkusativ	Ich brauche das kleine Gramm Zucker.I need the small gram of sugar.	Sie wiegt ein leichtes Gramm Gold.She weighs a light gram of gold.	Er hat kein einziges Gramm Geduld.He has not a single gram of patience.
Dativ	Mit dem kleinen Gramm ist es besser.With the small gram, it is better.	Ich gebe einem leichten Gramm Bedeutung.I give importance to a light gram.	Er arbeitet an keinem einzigen Gramm.He works on not a single gram.
Genitiv	Der Wert des kleinen Gramms ist hoch.The value of the small gram is high.	Die Menge eines leichten Gramms ist gering.The quantity of a light gram is small.	Die Bedeutung keines einzigen Gramms ist klar.The meaning of not a single gram is clear.
Nominativ	Die fünfzig kleinen Gramme sind genug.The fifty small grams are enough.	Wenige leichte Gramme machen den Unterschied.Few light grams make the difference.	Keine hundert schweren Gramme sind nötig.No hundred heavy grams are needed.
Akkusativ	Wir brauchen die fünfzig kleinen Gramme.We need the fifty small grams.	Ich kaufe zehn leichte Gramme Gewürze.I buy ten light grams of spices.	Sie hat keine hundert schweren Gramme.She has no hundred heavy grams.
Dativ	Sie arbeitet mit den fünfzig kleinen Grammen.She works with the fifty small grams.	Ich füge zu zehn leichten Grammen hinzu.I add to ten light grams.	Er rechnet mit keinen hundert schweren Grammen.He counts on no hundred heavy grams.
Genitiv	Der Preis der fünfzig kleinen Gramme ist fair.The price of the fifty small grams is fair.	Die Kosten zehn leichter Gramme sind niedrig.The cost of ten light grams is low.	Die Qualität keiner hundert schweren Gramme ist gut.The quality of no hundred heavy grams is good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Gramm?

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

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

What does das Gramm mean in English?

The German word das Gramm translates to “gram” in English.

How do you decline das Gramm?

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

Nominativ: das Gramm
Akkusativ: das Gramm
Dativ: dem Gramm
Genitiv: des Gramms

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.