Why does the noun Inserat 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)

Declension table for German noun Inserat

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Inseratein Inserat—
Akkusativdas Inseratein Inserat—
Dativdem Inserateinem Inserat—
Genitivdes Inseratseines Inserats—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Inserat in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Inserat?

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

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

What does das Inserat mean in English?

The German word das Inserat translates to “advertisement” in English.

How do you decline das Inserat?

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

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.