Singular
das
Kapital
capital
Plural: die Kapitale
Why does the noun Kapital have the article das?
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 Kapital
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Kapital | ein Kapital | kein Kapital |
| Akkusativ | das Kapital | ein Kapital | kein Kapital |
| Dativ | dem Kapital | einem Kapital | keinem Kapital |
| Genitiv | des Kapitals | eines Kapitals | keines Kapitals |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kapital in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Kapital ist wichtig.The new capital is important. | Ein großes Kapital entsteht hier.A large capital arises here. | Kein kleines Kapital reicht aus.No small capital is sufficient. |
| Akkusativ | Wir brauchen das frische Kapital.We need the fresh capital. | Ich investiere ein hohes Kapital.I invest a high capital. | Er hat kein eigenes Kapital.He has no own capital. |
| Dativ | Er hilft dem kleinen Kapital.He helps the small capital. | Ich vertraue einem neuen Kapital.I trust a new capital. | Sie gibt keinem fremden Kapital Geld.She gives no money to foreign capital. |
| Genitiv | Der Wert des gesamten Kapitals ist hoch.The value of the total capital is high. | Die Herkunft eines eines großen Kapitals ist unklar.The origin of a large capital is unclear. | Die Nutzung keines keines eigenen Kapitals ist möglich.The use of no own capital is possible. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Kapital?
It is das Kapital. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kapital is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Kapital?
The German noun Kapital is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Kapital?
The plural form of das Kapital is die Kapitale. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Kapital mean in English?
The German word das Kapital translates to “capital” in English.
How do you decline das Kapital?
Like all German nouns, Kapital changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Kapital
- Akkusativ: das Kapital
- Dativ: dem Kapital
- Genitiv: des Kapitals
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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