Singular
das
Kabinett
cabinet
Plural: die Kabinette
Why does the noun Kabinett 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 Kabinett
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Kabinett | ein Kabinett | kein Kabinett |
| Nominativ | die Kabinette | Kabinette | keine Kabinette |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kabinett in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Kabinett ist klein.The new cabinet is small. | Ein neues Kabinett wird gebildet.A new cabinet is being formed. | Kein neues Kabinett ist geplant.No new cabinet is planned. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Kabinette sind wichtig.The new cabinets are important. | Neue Kabinette werden oft gewählt.New cabinets are often elected. | Keine neuen Kabinette sind nötig.No new cabinets are necessary. |
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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 Kabinett?
It is das Kabinett. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kabinett 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 Kabinett?
The plural form of das Kabinett is die Kabinette. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Kabinett mean in English?
The German word das Kabinett translates to “cabinet” in English.
How do you decline das Kabinett?
Like all German nouns, Kabinett changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Kabinett
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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