Why does the noun Kompost have the article der?
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 Kompost
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Kompost | ein Kompost | — |
| Akkusativ | den Kompost | einen Kompost | — |
| Dativ | dem Kompost | einem Kompost | — |
| Genitiv | des Komposts | eines Komposts | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kompost 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 Kompost?
It is der Kompost. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kompost is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Kompost?
The noun Kompost is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Kompost mean in English?
The German word der Kompost translates to “compost” in English.
How do you decline der Kompost?
Like all German nouns, Kompost changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Kompost
- Akkusativ: den Kompost
- Dativ: dem Kompost
- Genitiv: des Komposts
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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