Why does the noun Konsortium have the article das?

Nouns ending in -ium are neuter.

Examples

das Studium (studies), das Gymnasium (high school), das Podium (podium), das Aluminium (aluminum), das Kalzium (calcium)

Declension table for German noun Konsortium

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Konsortiumein Konsortiumkein Konsortium
Akkusativdas Konsortiumein Konsortiumkein Konsortium
Dativdem Konsortiumeinem Konsortiumkeinem Konsortium
Genitivdes Konsortiumseines Konsortiumskeines Konsortiums

Examples in context

Real sentences using Konsortium in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Konsortium ist groß.The new consortium is large.
Ein großes Konsortium entsteht hier.A large consortium is emerging here.
Kein kleines Konsortium arbeitet allein.No small consortium works alone.
Akkusativ
Wir sehen das neue Konsortium.We see the new consortium.
Ich suche ein großes Konsortium.I am looking for a large consortium.
Er will kein kleines Konsortium.He doesn't want a small consortium.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem neuen Konsortium.I help the new consortium.
Er gehört einem großen Konsortium an.He belongs to a large consortium.
Sie arbeitet keinem kleinen Konsortium zu.She doesn't work for any small consortium.
Genitiv
Der Name des neuen Konsortiums ist bekannt.The name of the new consortium is known.
Die Arbeit eines großen Konsortiums ist komplex.The work of a large consortium is complex.
Die Ziele keines kleinen Konsortiums sind klar.The goals of no small consortium are clear.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Konsortium?

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

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

What does das Konsortium mean in English?

The German word das Konsortium translates to “consortium” in English.

How do you decline das Konsortium?

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

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.