Singular
das
Konsulat
consulate
Plural: die Konsulate
Why does the noun Konsulat have the article das?
Many nouns ending in -at are neuter.
Examples
das Format (format), das Referat (report), das Plakat (poster), das Resultat (result)
Exceptions
der Automat (vending machine), der Apparat (apparatus)
Declension table for German noun Konsulat
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Konsulat | ein Konsulat | kein Konsulat |
| Akkusativ | das Konsulat | ein Konsulat | kein Konsulat |
| Dativ | dem Konsulat | einem Konsulat | keinem Konsulat |
| Genitiv | des Konsulats | eines Konsulats | keines Konsulats |
| Nominativ | die Konsulate | Konsulate | keine Konsulate |
| Akkusativ | die Konsulate | Konsulate | keine Konsulate |
| Dativ | den Konsulaten | Konsulaten | keinen Konsulaten |
| Genitiv | der Konsulate | Konsulate | keiner Konsulate |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Konsulat in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Konsulat ist geöffnet.The new consulate is open. | Ein großes Konsulat hilft uns.A large consulate helps us. | Kein Konsulat ist hier in der Nähe.No consulate is nearby here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche das deutsche Konsulat.I visit the German consulate. | Wir suchen ein kleines Konsulat.We are looking for a small consulate. | Ich finde kein Konsulat in dieser Stadt.I don't find any consulate in this city. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite in dem neuen Konsulat.I work in the new consulate. | Er hilft einem alten Konsulat.He helps an old consulate. | Ich gehe zu keinem Konsulat heute.I am not going to any consulate today. |
| Genitiv | Die Adresse des neuen Konsulats ist hier.The address of the new consulate is here. | Das Dach eines alten Konsulats ist kaputt.The roof of an old consulate is broken. | Die Tür keines Konsulats ist offen.The door of no consulate is open. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Konsulate sind wichtig.The new consulates are important. | Schöne Konsulate helfen den Bürgern.Beautiful consulates help the citizens. | Keine Konsulate sind in dieser Stadt.No consulates are in this city. |
| Akkusativ | Wir besuchen die deutschen Konsulate.We visit the German consulates. | Ich sehe schöne Konsulate dort.I see beautiful consulates there. | Ich brauche keine Konsulate jetzt.I don't need any consulates now. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit den neuen Konsulaten.I speak with the new consulates. | Er hilft kleinen Konsulaten oft.He often helps small consulates. | Ich gehe zu keinen Konsulaten heute.I am not going to any consulates today. |
| Genitiv | Die Arbeit der neuen Konsulate ist schwer.The work of the new consulates is difficult. | Die Regeln schöner Konsulate sind klar.The rules of beautiful consulates are clear. | Die Namen keiner Konsulate sind bekannt.The names of no consulates are known. |
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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 Konsulat?
It is das Konsulat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Konsulat is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Konsulat?
The German noun Konsulat is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Konsulat?
The plural form of das Konsulat is die Konsulate. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Konsulat mean in English?
The German word das Konsulat translates to “consulate” in English.
How do you decline das Konsulat?
Like all German nouns, Konsulat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Konsulat
- Akkusativ: das Konsulat
- Dativ: dem Konsulat
- Genitiv: des Konsulats
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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