Singular
der
Kontakt
contact
Plural: die Kontakte
Why does the noun Kontakt 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 Kontakt
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Kontakt | ein Kontakt | kein Kontakt |
| Akkusativ | den Kontakt | einen Kontakt | keinen Kontakt |
| Dativ | dem Kontakt | einem Kontakt | keinem Kontakt |
| Genitiv | des Kontakts | eines Kontakts | keines Kontakts |
| Nominativ | die Kontakte | Kontakte | keine Kontakte |
| Akkusativ | die Kontakte | Kontakte | keine Kontakte |
| Dativ | den Kontakten | Kontakten | keinen Kontakten |
| Genitiv | der Kontakte | Kontakte | keiner Kontakte |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kontakt in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der persönliche Kontakt ist sehr wichtig.The personal contact is very important. | Ein guter Kontakt hilft immer.A good contact always helps. | Kein direkter Kontakt wurde hergestellt.No direct contact was established. |
| Akkusativ | Ich suche den direkten Kontakt.I am looking for the direct contact. | Er hat einen neuen Kontakt.He has a new contact. | Wir haben keinen persönlichen Kontakt mehr.We have no more personal contact. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit dem neuen Kontakt.I am speaking with the new contact. | Sie hilft einem guten Kontakt.She helps a good contact. | Er antwortet keinem einzigen Kontakt.He doesn't answer a single contact. |
| Genitiv | Das ist die Nummer des neuen Kontakts.That is the number of the new contact. | Die Adresse eines wichtigen Kontakts fehlt.The address of an important contact is missing. | Der Name keines einzigen Kontakts ist bekannt.The name of not a single contact is known. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Kontakte sind sehr nett.The new contacts are very nice. | Gute Kontakte sind Gold wert.Good contacts are worth gold. | Keine weiteren Kontakte sind verfügbar.No further contacts are available. |
| Akkusativ | Sie pflegt die alten Kontakte.She maintains the old contacts. | Ich brauche berufliche Kontakte.I need professional contacts. | Er will keine neuen Kontakte.He wants no new contacts. |
| Dativ | Wir arbeiten mit den alten Kontakten.We work with the old contacts. | Er lernt von vielen Kontakten.He learns from many contacts. | Ich traue keinen neuen Kontakten.I don't trust any new contacts. |
| Genitiv | Die Liste der alten Kontakte ist lang.The list of the old contacts is long. | Die Hilfe guter Kontakte ist wichtig.The help of good contacts is important. | Trotz keiner neuen Kontakte ist er froh.Despite no new contacts, he is happy. |
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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 Kontakt?
It is der Kontakt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kontakt 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 Kontakt?
The German noun Kontakt is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Kontakt?
The plural form of der Kontakt is die Kontakte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Kontakt mean in English?
The German word der Kontakt translates to “contact” in English.
How do you decline der Kontakt?
Like all German nouns, Kontakt changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Kontakt
- Akkusativ: den Kontakt
- Dativ: dem Kontakt
- Genitiv: des Kontakts
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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