Why does the noun Kabarett have the article das?

Nouns ending in -ett are neuter.

Examples

das Ballett (ballet), das Bankett (banquet), das Kabinett (cabinet), das Tablett (tray), das Parkett (parquet floor)

Declension table for German noun Kabarett

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Kabarettein Kabarettkein Kabarett
Akkusativdas Kabarettein Kabarettkein Kabarett
Dativdem Kabaretteinem Kabarettkeinem Kabarett
Genitivdes Kabaretteines Kabarettkeines Kabarett

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kabarett in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Kabarett ist lustig.The new cabaret is funny.
Ein kleines Kabarett beginnt bald.A small cabaret begins soon.
Kein schlechtes Kabarett ist langweilig.No bad cabaret is boring.
Akkusativ
Ich mag das neue Kabarett sehr.I like the new cabaret very much.
Wir besuchen ein kleines Kabarett.We visit a small cabaret.
Ich sehe kein schlechtes Kabarett.I see no bad cabaret.
Dativ
Ich bin in dem neuen Kabarett.I am in the new cabaret.
Nach einem kleinen Kabarett gehen wir heim.After a small cabaret we go home.
Ich war in keinem schlechten Kabarett.I was in no bad cabaret.
Genitiv
Der Beginn des neuen Kabaretts ist spät.The beginning of the new cabaret is late.
Das Ende eines kleinen Kabaretts ist traurig.The end of a small cabaret is sad.
Die Qualität keines schlechten Kabaretts war gut.The quality of no bad cabaret was good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Kabarett?

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

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

What does das Kabarett mean in English?

The German word das Kabarett translates to “cabaret” in English.

How do you decline das Kabarett?

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

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.