Singular

das

Innenministerium

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

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

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

Q: What does das Innenministerium mean in English?

The German word das Innenministerium translates to “ministry of the interior” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Innenministerium?

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

ministry of the interior

Plural: die Innenministerien

Strong

Why does the noun Innenministerium have the article das?

Nouns ending in -ium are neuter.

Examples

das Studium (studies), das Gymnasium (high school), das Podium (podium), das Aluminium (aluminum), das Kalzium (calcium)

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Declension table for German noun Innenministerium

How it changes across the four cases.

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

Examples in context

Real sentences using Innenministerium in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Innenministerium ist wichtig.The new Ministry of Interior is important.	Ein neues Innenministerium entsteht hier.A new Ministry of Interior is being built here.	Kein neues Innenministerium ist geplant.No new Ministry of Interior is planned.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe das neue Innenministerium.I see the new Ministry of Interior.	Wir suchen ein neues Innenministerium.We are looking for a new Ministry of Interior.	Er will kein neues Innenministerium.He doesn't want a new Ministry of Interior.
Dativ	Ich arbeite in dem neuen Innenministerium.I work in the new Ministry of Interior.	Er hilft einem neuen Innenministerium.He helps a new Ministry of Interior.	Sie traut keinem neuen Innenministerium.She doesn't trust any new Ministry of Interior.
Genitiv	Die Farbe des neuen Innenministeriums ist blau.The color of the new Ministry of Interior is blue.	Die Lage eines eines neuen Innenministeriums ist unklar.The location of a new Ministry of Interior is unclear.	Die Größe keines keines neuen Innenministeriums ist bekannt.The size of no new Ministry of Interior is known.
Nominativ	Die neuen Innenministerien sind wichtig.The new Ministries of Interior are important.	Neue Innenministerien werden gebaut.New Ministries of Interior are being built.	Keine neuen Innenministerien sind nötig.No new Ministries of Interior are needed.
Akkusativ	Sie besuchen die neuen Innenministerien.They visit the new Ministries of Interior.	Wir brauchen neue Innenministerien.We need new Ministries of Interior.	Sie wollen keine neuen Innenministerien.They don't want any new Ministries of Interior.
Dativ	Er spricht mit den neuen Innenministerien.He talks to the new Ministries of Interior.	Sie spendet neuen Innenministerien Geld.She donates money to new Ministries of Interior.	Er gibt keinen neuen Innenministerien Geld.He gives no money to any new Ministries of Interior.
Genitiv	Die Aufgaben der neuen Innenministerien sind klar.The tasks of the new Ministries of Interior are clear.	Die Ziele neuer Innenministerien sind hoch.The goals of new Ministries of Interior are high.	Die Pläne keiner neuen Innenministerien sind fertig.The plans of no new Ministries of Interior are ready.

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Is it der, die, or das Innenministerium?

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

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

What does das Innenministerium mean in English?

The German word das Innenministerium translates to “ministry of the interior” in English.

How do you decline das Innenministerium?

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

Nominativ: das Innenministerium
Akkusativ: das Innenministerium
Dativ: dem Innenministerium
Genitiv: des Innenministeriums

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.