Singular

das

Gutachten

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

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

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

Q: What does das Gutachten mean in English?

The German word das Gutachten translates to “report, reference” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Gutachten?

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

report, reference

Plural: die Gutachten

Strong

Why does the noun Gutachten have the article das?

Nominalized infinitives (verbs used as nouns) are always neuter.

Examples

das Essen (eating/food), das Trinken (drinking), das Lesen (reading), das Schreiben (writing), das Leben (life), das Schwimmen (swimming)

Exceptions

No exceptions when truly nominalized

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Declension table for German noun Gutachten

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Gutachten	ein Gutachten	kein Gutachten
Akkusativ	das Gutachten	ein Gutachten	kein Gutachten
Dativ	dem Gutachten	einem Gutachten	keinem Gutachten
Genitiv	des Gutachtens	eines Gutachtens	keines Gutachtens
Nominativ	die Gutachten	Gutachten	keine Gutachten
Akkusativ	die Gutachten	Gutachten	keine Gutachten
Dativ	den Gutachten	Gutachten	keinen Gutachten
Genitiv	der Gutachten	Gutachten	keiner Gutachten

Examples in context

Real sentences using Gutachten in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Gutachten ist fertig.The new report is ready.	Ein neues Gutachten wird erstellt.A new report is being prepared.	Kein neues Gutachten ist nötig.No new report is necessary.
Akkusativ	Wir lesen das neue Gutachten.We read the new report.	Er schreibt ein neues Gutachten.He writes a new report.	Sie braucht kein neues Gutachten.She doesn't need a new report.
Dativ	Ich folge dem neuen Gutachten.I follow the new report.	Er arbeitet an einem neuen Gutachten.He is working on a new report.	Sie vertraut keinem neuen Gutachten.She trusts no new report.
Genitiv	Die Ergebnisse des neuen Gutachtens sind klar.The results of the new report are clear.	Die Gültigkeit eines neuen Gutachtens ist begrenzt.The validity of a new report is limited.	Der Wert keines neuen Gutachtens ist bekannt.The value of no new report is known.
Nominativ	Die neuen Gutachten sind wichtig.The new reports are important.	Neue Gutachten liegen vor.New reports are available.	Keine neuen Gutachten existieren.No new reports exist.
Akkusativ	Sie prüfen die neuen Gutachten.They check the new reports.	Wir erhalten neue Gutachten.We receive new reports.	Er hat keine neuen Gutachten.He has no new reports.
Dativ	Ich stimme den neuen Gutachten zu.I agree with the new reports.	Er arbeitet mit neuen Gutachten.He works with new reports.	Sie gibt keinen neuen Gutachten Glauben.She gives no new reports credence.
Genitiv	Die Qualität der neuen Gutachten ist hoch.The quality of the new reports is high.	Die Erstellung neuer Gutachten dauert lang.The creation of new reports takes a long time.	Die Aussage keiner neuen Gutachten ist relevant.The statement of no new reports is relevant.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Gutachten?

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

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

What does das Gutachten mean in English?

The German word das Gutachten translates to “report, reference” in English.

How do you decline das Gutachten?

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

Nominativ: das Gutachten
Akkusativ: das Gutachten
Dativ: dem Gutachten
Genitiv: des Gutachtens

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.