Why does the noun Koma have the article das?
Nouns ending in -ma (Greek origin) are mostly neuter.
Examples
das Thema (topic), das Drama (drama), das Trauma (trauma), das Klima (climate), das Dogma (dogma), das Schema (scheme)
Exceptions
die Firma (company), der Puma (puma) - not of Greek origin
Declension table for German noun Koma
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Koma | ein Koma | — |
| Akkusativ | das Koma | ein Koma | — |
| Dativ | dem Koma | einem Koma | — |
| Genitiv | des Komas | eines Komas | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Koma in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Koma?
It is das Koma. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Koma 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 Koma?
The noun Koma is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Koma mean in English?
The German word das Koma translates to “coma” in English.
How do you decline das Koma?
Like all German nouns, Koma changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Koma
- Akkusativ: das Koma
- Dativ: dem Koma
- Genitiv: des Komas
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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