Why does the noun Kommando have the article das?

Most nouns ending in -o are neuter.

Examples

das Auto (car), das Büro (office), das Kino (cinema), das Radio (radio), das Foto (photo), das Konto (account), das Cello (cello)

Exceptions

der Euro (euro), die Avocado (avocado), der Zoo (zoo)

Declension table for German noun Kommando

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Kommandoein Kommandokein Kommando
Akkusativdas Kommandoein Kommandokein Kommando
Dativdem Kommandoeinem Kommandokeinem Kommando
Genitivdes Kommandoseines Kommandoskeines Kommandos

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kommando in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Kommando ist klar.The new command is clear.
Ein kurzes Kommando kommt bald.A short command comes soon.
Kein strenges Kommando ist nötig.No strict command is necessary.
Akkusativ
Ich höre das laute Kommando.I hear the loud command.
Er gibt ein klares Kommando.He gives a clear command.
Sie versteht kein schweres Kommando.She understands no difficult command.
Dativ
Ich folge dem neuen Kommando.I follow the new command.
Sie gehorcht einem einfachen Kommando.She obeys a simple command.
Er vertraut keinem seltsamen Kommando.He trusts no strange command.
Genitiv
Der Sinn des neuen Kommandos ist klar.The meaning of the new command is clear.
Die Wirkung eines starken Kommandos ist stark.The effect of a strong command is strong.
Ich kenne den Ursprung keines geheimen Kommandos.I know the origin of no secret command.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Kommando?

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

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

What does das Kommando mean in English?

The German word das Kommando translates to “command, commando” in English.

How do you decline das Kommando?

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

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.