Singular

der

Granit

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

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

Q: What is the plural of der Granit?

The plural form of der Granit is die Granite. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does der Granit mean in English?

The German word der Granit translates to “granite” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Granit?

Like all German nouns, Granit changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: der Granit Akkusativ: den Granit Dativ: dem Granit Genitiv: des Granits 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.

granite

Plural: die Granite

Strong

Why does the noun Granit have the article der?

Most rocks and minerals are masculine.

Examples

der Granit (granite), der Diamant (diamond), der Quarz (quartz), der Marmor (marble), der Basalt (basalt), der Ton (clay), der Lehm (loam), der Sand (sand), der Kies (gravel)

Exceptions

die Kohle (coal), die Kreide (chalk), dasIte endings

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Declension table for German noun Granit

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Granit	ein Granit	kein Granit
Akkusativ	den Granit	einen Granit	keinen Granit
Dativ	dem Granit	einem Granit	keinem Granit
Genitiv	des Granits	eines Granits	keines Granits
Nominativ	die Granite	Granite	keine Granite
Akkusativ	die Granite	Granite	keine Granite
Dativ	den Graniten	Graniten	keinen Graniten
Genitiv	der Granite	Granite	keiner Granite

Examples in context

Real sentences using Granit in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der harte Granit ist robust.The hard granite is robust.	Ein dunkeler Granit liegt dort.A dark granite lies there.	Kein heller Granit ist verfügbar.No light granite is available.
Akkusativ	Wir brauchen den harten Granit.We need the hard granite.	Sie sucht einen dunkelen Granit.She is looking for a dark granite.	Ich will keinen teueren Granit.I don't want expensive granite.
Dativ	Ich sitze auf dem kalten Granit.I sit on the cold granite.	Sie arbeitet mit einem großen Granit.She works with a large granite.	Er hilft keinem kaputten Granit.He doesn't help any broken granite.
Genitiv	Die Oberfläche des harten Granits ist rau.The surface of the hard granite is rough.	Der Preis eines seltenen Granits ist hoch.The price of a rare granite is high.	Ich mag die Farbe keines roten Granits.I don't like the color of any red granite.
Nominativ	Die schweren Granite sind hier.The heavy granites are here.	Neue Granite kommen bald.New granites are coming soon.	Keine kleinen Granite passen.No small granites fit.
Akkusativ	Er liebt die glatten Granite.He loves the smooth granites.	Ich sehe interessante Granite.I see interesting granites.	Wir haben keine neuen Granite.We have no new granites.
Dativ	Ich spreche mit den alten Graniten.I speak with the old granites.	Sie plant mit neuen Graniten.She plans with new granites.	Er gibt keinen kleinen Graniten Wasser.He gives no water to small granites.
Genitiv	Die Qualität der alten Granite ist gut.The quality of the old granites is good.	Der Glanz neuer Granite ist schön.The shine of new granites is beautiful.	Die Härte keiner weichen Granite ist bekannt.The hardness of no soft granites is known.

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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 Granit?

It is der Granit. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Granit 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 Granit?

The plural form of der Granit is die Granite. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Granit mean in English?

The German word der Granit translates to “granite” in English.

How do you decline der Granit?

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

Nominativ: der Granit
Akkusativ: den Granit
Dativ: dem Granit
Genitiv: des Granits

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.