Singular

der

Kontext

Q: Is it der, die, or das Kontext?

It is der Kontext. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kontext is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What CEFR level is the word Kontext?

The German noun Kontext is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

Q: What is the plural of der Kontext?

The plural form of der Kontext is die Kontexte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does der Kontext mean in English?

The German word der Kontext translates to “context” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Kontext?

Like all German nouns, Kontext changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: der Kontext Akkusativ: den Kontext Dativ: dem Kontext Genitiv: des Kontexts 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.

context

Plural: die Kontexte

Strong

Why does the noun Kontext 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 Kontext

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Kontext	ein Kontext	kein Kontext
Akkusativ	den Kontext	einen Kontext	keinen Kontext
Dativ	dem Kontext	einem Kontext	keinem Kontext
Genitiv	des Kontexts	eines Kontexts	keines Kontexts
Nominativ	die Kontexte	Kontexte	keine Kontexte
Akkusativ	die Kontexte	Kontexte	keine Kontexte
Dativ	den Kontexten	Kontexten	keinen Kontexten
Genitiv	der Kontexte	Kontexte	keiner Kontexte

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kontext in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der aktuelle Kontext ist wichtig.The current context is important.	Ein neuer Kontext entsteht hier.A new context arises here.	Kein einfacher Kontext hilft uns.No simple context helps us.
Akkusativ	Ich verstehe den ganzen Kontext.I understand the whole context.	Wir suchen einen passenden Kontext.We are looking for a suitable context.	Er findet keinen klaren Kontext.He finds no clear context.
Dativ	Ich arbeite in dem neuen Kontext.I work in the new context.	Er denkt in einem anderen Kontext.He thinks in a different context.	Wir arbeiten in keinem einfachen Kontext.We work in no simple context.
Genitiv	Die Bedeutung des aktuellen Kontexts ist klar.The meaning of the current context is clear.	Die Analyse eines neuen Kontexts ist wichtig.The analysis of a new context is important.	Die Relevanz keines einfachen Kontexts ist hoch.The relevance of no simple context is high.
Nominativ	Die verschiedenen Kontexte sind klar.The different contexts are clear.	Komplexe Kontexte sind schwer zu verstehen.Complex contexts are hard to understand.	Keine einfachen Kontexte existieren hier.No simple contexts exist here.
Akkusativ	Sie analysieren die neuen Kontexte.They analyze the new contexts.	Wir brauchen weitere Kontexte jetzt.We need further contexts now.	Ich sehe keine relevanten Kontexte.I see no relevant contexts.
Dativ	Wir arbeiten in den verschiedenen Kontexten.We work in the different contexts.	Er spricht in vielen Kontexten.He speaks in many contexts.	Sie arbeitet in keinen schwierigen Kontexten.She works in no difficult contexts.
Genitiv	Die Wichtigkeit der verschiedenen Kontexte ist groß.The importance of the different contexts is great.	Die Analyse vieler Kontexte ist komplex.The analysis of many contexts is complex.	Die Relevanz keiner einfachen Kontexte ist hoch.The relevance of no simple contexts is high.

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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 Kontext?

It is der Kontext. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kontext 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 Kontext?

The German noun Kontext is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of der Kontext?

The plural form of der Kontext is die Kontexte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Kontext mean in English?

The German word der Kontext translates to “context” in English.

How do you decline der Kontext?

Like all German nouns, Kontext changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: der Kontext
Akkusativ: den Kontext
Dativ: dem Kontext
Genitiv: des Kontexts

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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Why does the noun Kontext have the article der?

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Is it der, die, or das Kontext?

What CEFR level is the word Kontext?

What is the plural of der Kontext?

What does der Kontext mean in English?

How do you decline der Kontext?

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