Singular

das

Granulat

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

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

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

Q: What does das Granulat mean in English?

The German word das Granulat translates to “granules” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Granulat?

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

granules

Plural: die Granulate

Strong

Why does the noun Granulat have the article das?

Many nouns ending in -at are neuter.

Examples

das Format (format), das Referat (report), das Plakat (poster), das Resultat (result)

Exceptions

der Automat (vending machine), der Apparat (apparatus)

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Declension table for German noun Granulat

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Granulat	ein Granulat	kein Granulat
Akkusativ	das Granulat	ein Granulat	kein Granulat
Dativ	dem Granulat	einem Granulat	keinem Granulat
Genitiv	des Granulats	eines Granulats	keines Granulats
Nominativ	die Granulate	Granulate	keine Granulate
Akkusativ	die Granulate	Granulate	keine Granulate
Dativ	den Granulaten	Granulaten	keinen Granulaten
Genitiv	der Granulate	Granulate	keiner Granulate

Examples in context

Real sentences using Granulat in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das kleine Granulat ist fertig.The small granulate is ready.	Ein neues Granulat liegt dort.A new granulate lies there.	Kein Granulat ist mehr da.No granulate is left.
Akkusativ	Ich brauche das feine Granulat.I need the fine granulate.	Er sucht ein spezielles Granulat.He is looking for a special granulate.	Wir haben kein Granulat gefunden.We found no granulate.
Dativ	Mit dem neuen Granulat arbeite ich.I work with the new granulate.	Ich mische mit einem feinen Granulat.I mix with a fine granulate.	Mit keinem Granulat geht das.That works with no granulate.
Genitiv	Die Farbe des Granulats ist hell.The color of the granulate is light.	Der Geruch eines feinen Granulats ist gut.The smell of a fine granulate is good.	Der Preis keines Granulats ist hoch.The price of no granulate is high.
Nominativ	Die bunten Granulate sind schön.The colorful granules are beautiful.	Viele Granulate liegen auf dem Boden.Many granules lie on the floor.	Keine Granulate sind übrig.No granules are left.
Akkusativ	Sie kauft die kleinen Granulate.She buys the small granules.	Ich sehe viele Granulate dort.I see many granules there.	Wir brauchen keine Granulate mehr.We don't need any more granules.
Dativ	Er spielt mit den Granulaten.He plays with the granules.	Ich arbeite mit neuen Granulaten.I work with new granules.	Mit keinen Granulaten ist es möglich.It is possible with no granules.
Genitiv	Der Zweck der Granulate ist klar.The purpose of the granules is clear.	Die Wirkung vieler Granulate ist bekannt.The effect of many granules is known.	Der Geschmack keiner Granulate ist gut.The taste of no granules is good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Granulat?

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

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

What does das Granulat mean in English?

The German word das Granulat translates to “granules” in English.

How do you decline das Granulat?

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

Nominativ: das Granulat
Akkusativ: das Granulat
Dativ: dem Granulat
Genitiv: des Granulats

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.