Singular

der

Import

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

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

Q: What CEFR level is the word Import?

The German noun Import is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

Q: What is the plural of der Import?

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

Q: What does der Import mean in English?

The German word der Import translates to “import” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Import?

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

Strong

Why does the noun Import 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 Import

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Import	ein Import	kein Import
Akkusativ	den Import	einen Import	keinen Import
Dativ	dem Import	einem Import	keinem Import
Genitiv	des Imports	eines Imports	keines Imports
Nominativ	die Importe	Importe	keine Importe
Akkusativ	die Importe	Importe	keine Importe
Dativ	den Importen	Importen	keinen Importen
Genitiv	der Importe	Importe	keiner Importe

Examples in context

Real sentences using Import in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der neue Import ist teuer.The new import is expensive.	Ein großer Import kommt an.A large import arrives.	Kein weiterer Import ist nötig.No further import is necessary.
Akkusativ	Wir erwarten den großen Import.We expect the large import.	Sie planen einen neuen Import.They plan a new import.	Ich sehe keinen kleinen Import.I see no small import.
Dativ	Wir helfen dem neuen Import.We help the new import.	Er arbeitet an einem großen Import.He works on a large import.	Sie gibt keinem kleinen Import keine Chance.She gives no small import a chance.
Genitiv	Der Preis des neuen Imports ist hoch.The price of the new import is high.	Die Qualität eines großen Imports ist gut.The quality of a large import is good.	Der Wert keines kleinen Imports ist gering.The value of no small import is low.
Nominativ	Die allen Importe sind wichtig.All imports are important.	Viele Importe kommen an.Many imports arrive.	Keine neuen Importe sind billig.No new imports are cheap.
Akkusativ	Wir prüfen die allen Importe.We check all imports.	Sie kaufen billige Importe.They buy cheap imports.	Er mag keine teueren Importe.He likes no expensive imports.
Dativ	Wir sprechen über den allen Importen.We talk about all imports.	Er hilft neuen Importen.He helps new imports.	Sie vertraut keinen alten Importen.She trusts no old imports.
Genitiv	Die Herkunft der allen Importe ist bekannt.The origin of all imports is known.	Die Kosten neuer Importe sind hoch.The costs of new imports are high.	Die Menge keiner billigen Importe ist gering.The quantity of no cheap imports is low.

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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 Import?

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

What CEFR level is the word Import?

The German noun Import is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Import?

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

What does der Import mean in English?

The German word der Import translates to “import” in English.

How do you decline der Import?

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

Nominativ: der Import
Akkusativ: den Import
Dativ: dem Import
Genitiv: des Imports

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.