Singular
der
Kontinent
continent
Plural: die Kontinente
Why does the noun Kontinent have the article der?
Nouns ending in -ant or -ent (usually people) are masculine.
Examples
der Student (student), der Patient (patient), der Präsident (president), der Assistent (assistant), der Lieferant (supplier), der Emigrant (emigrant)
Exceptions
das Restaurant, das Deodorant
Declension table for German noun Kontinent
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Kontinent | ein Kontinent | kein Kontinent |
| Akkusativ | den Kontinent | einen Kontinent | keinen Kontinent |
| Dativ | dem Kontinent | einem Kontinent | keinem Kontinent |
| Genitiv | des Kontinents | eines Kontinents | keines Kontinents |
| Nominativ | die Kontinente | Kontinente | keine Kontinente |
| Akkusativ | die Kontinente | Kontinente | keine Kontinente |
| Dativ | den Kontinenten | Kontinenten | keinen Kontinenten |
| Genitiv | der Kontinente | Kontinente | keiner Kontinente |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Kontinent in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der große Kontinent ist weit weg.The large continent is far away. | Ein großer Kontinent liegt dort.A large continent lies there. | Kein großer Kontinent ist hier.No large continent is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den großen Kontinent.I see the large continent. | Ich suche einen großen Kontinent.I am looking for a large continent. | Ich finde keinen großen Kontinent.I find no large continent. |
| Dativ | Ich reise zu dem großen Kontinent.I travel to the large continent. | Ich helfe einem großen Kontinent gern.I like to help a large continent. | Ich gebe keinem großen Kontinent Geld.I give no large continent money. |
| Genitiv | Die Größe des großen Kontinents ist enorm.The size of the large continent is enormous. | Die Lage eines eines großen Kontinents ist wichtig.The location of a large continent is important. | Die Geschichte keines keines großen Kontinents ist einfach.The history of no large continent is simple. |
| Nominativ | Die großen Kontinente sind schön.The large continents are beautiful. | Große Kontinente sind interessant.Large continents are interesting. | Keine großen Kontinente sind bekannt.No large continents are known. |
| Akkusativ | Wir besuchen die großen Kontinente.We visit the large continents. | Wir sehen große Kontinente oft.We often see large continents. | Wir kennen keine großen Kontinente.We know no large continents. |
| Dativ | Ich reise zu den großen Kontinenten.I travel to the large continents. | Ich helfe großen Kontinenten gern.I like to help large continents. | Ich gebe keinen großen Kontinenten Geld.I give no large continents money. |
| Genitiv | Die Namen der großen Kontinente sind bekannt.The names of the large continents are known. | Die Lage großer Kontinente ist wichtig.The location of large continents is important. | Die Geschichte keiner großen Kontinente ist einfach.The history of no large continents is simple. |
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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 Kontinent?
It is der Kontinent. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Kontinent 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 Kontinent?
The German noun Kontinent is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Kontinent?
The plural form of der Kontinent is die Kontinente. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Kontinent mean in English?
The German word der Kontinent translates to “continent” in English.
How do you decline der Kontinent?
Like all German nouns, Kontinent changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Kontinent
- Akkusativ: den Kontinent
- Dativ: dem Kontinent
- Genitiv: des Kontinents
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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