Singular
der
Kongress
congress, convention
Plural: die Kongresse
Why does the noun Kongress 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 Kongress
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Kongress | ein Kongress | kein Kongress |
| Akkusativ | den Kongress | einen Kongress | keinen Kongress |
| Dativ | dem Kongress | einem Kongress | keinem Kongress |
| Genitiv | des Kongresses | eines Kongresses | keines Kongresses |
| Nominativ | die Kongresse | Kongresse | keine Kongresse |
| Akkusativ | die Kongresse | Kongresse | keine Kongresse |
| Dativ | den Kongressen | Kongressen | keinen Kongressen |
| Genitiv | der Kongresse | Kongresse | keiner Kongresse |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kongress in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Kongress beginnt heute.The new congress starts today. | Ein großer Kongress ist wichtig.A big congress is important. | Kein kleiner Kongress findet statt.No small congress is taking place. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche den großen Kongress.I am visiting the big congress. | Wir planen einen neuen Kongress.We are planning a new congress. | Er will keinen langweiligen Kongress sehen.He doesn't want to see a boring congress. |
| Dativ | Ich bin bei dem wichtigen Kongress.I am at the important congress. | Er spricht auf einem großen Kongress.He is speaking at a big congress. | Sie nimmt an keinem kleinen Kongress teil.She is not participating in any small congress. |
| Genitiv | Das Thema des großen Kongresses ist klar.The topic of the big congress is clear. | Der Beginn eines neuen Kongresses ist morgen.The beginning of a new congress is tomorrow. | Die Dauer keines kleinen Kongresses ist unbekannt.The duration of no small congress is unknown. |
| Nominativ | Die internationalen Kongresse sind interessant.The international congresses are interesting. | Neue Kongresse kommen bald.New congresses are coming soon. | Keine wichtigen Kongresse sind geplant.No important congresses are planned. |
| Akkusativ | Sie organisieren die spannenden Kongresse.They are organizing the exciting congresses. | Wir sehen interessante Kongresse.We see interesting congresses. | Ich mag keine alten Kongresse.I don't like old congresses. |
| Dativ | Wir arbeiten an den neuen Kongressen.We are working on the new congresses. | Ich helfe bei wichtigen Kongressen.I help with important congresses. | Er ist bei keinen alten Kongressen dabei.He is not present at any old congresses. |
| Genitiv | Die Ergebnisse der letzten Kongresse sind gut.The results of the last congresses are good. | Die Ziele zukünftiger Kongresse sind wichtig.The goals of future congresses are important. | Der Inhalt keiner alten Kongresse ist egal.The content of no old congresses matters. |
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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 Kongress?
It is der Kongress. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kongress is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Kongress?
The German noun Kongress is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Kongress?
The plural form of der Kongress is die Kongresse. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Kongress mean in English?
The German word der Kongress translates to “congress, convention” in English.
How do you decline der Kongress?
Like all German nouns, Kongress changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Kongress
- Akkusativ: den Kongress
- Dativ: dem Kongress
- Genitiv: des Kongresses
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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