Singular
der
Magistrat
municipal authority
Plural: die Magistrate
Why does the noun Magistrat 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 Magistrat
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Magistrat | ein Magistrat | kein Magistrat |
| Akkusativ | den Magistrat | einen Magistrat | keinen Magistrat |
| Dativ | dem Magistrat | einem Magistrat | keinem Magistrat |
| Genitiv | des Magistrats | eines Magistrats | keines Magistrats |
| Nominativ | die Magistrate | Magistrate | keine Magistrate |
| Akkusativ | die Magistrate | Magistrate | keine Magistrate |
| Dativ | den Magistraten | Magistraten | keinen Magistraten |
| Genitiv | der Magistrate | Magistrate | keiner Magistrate |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Magistrat in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der lokale Magistrat ist zuständig.The local magistrate is responsible. | Ein neuer Magistrat wird gewählt.A new magistrate is elected. | Kein alter Magistrat ist aktiv.No old magistrate is active. |
| Akkusativ | Wir wählen den neuen Magistrat.We elect the new magistrate. | Die Stadt sucht einen fähigen Magistrat.The city is looking for a capable magistrate. | Man braucht keinen alten Magistrat.One doesn't need an old magistrate. |
| Dativ | Er spricht mit dem zuständigen Magistrat.He speaks with the responsible magistrate. | Sie vertraut einem jungen Magistrat.She trusts a young magistrate. | Mit keinem alten Magistrat arbeitet er.He works with no old magistrate. |
| Genitiv | Die Entscheidung des lokalen Magistrats ist bindend.The decision of the local magistrate is binding. | Die Aufgabe eines neuen Magistrats ist wichtig.The task of a new magistrate is important. | Die Meinung keines alten Magistrats zählt.The opinion of no old magistrate counts. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Magistrate sind fleißig.The new magistrates are diligent. | Junge Magistrate arbeiten hier.Young magistrates work here. | Keine faulen Magistrate sind beliebt.No lazy magistrates are popular. |
| Akkusativ | Sie unterstützen die lokalen Magistrate.They support the local magistrates. | Wir sehen viele Magistrate.We see many magistrates. | Ich kenne keine faulen Magistrate.I don't know any lazy magistrates. |
| Dativ | Er hilft den neuen Magistraten.He helps the new magistrates. | Sie spricht mit fähigen Magistraten.She speaks with capable magistrates. | Mit keinen faulen Magistraten redet er.He doesn't talk to any lazy magistrates. |
| Genitiv | Die Beschlüsse der neuen Magistrate sind gültig.The resolutions of the new magistrates are valid. | Die Arbeit fähiger Magistrate ist gut.The work of capable magistrates is good. | Die Namen keiner faulen Magistrate sind bekannt.The names of no lazy magistrates 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 Magistrat?
It is der Magistrat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Magistrat is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Magistrat?
The plural form of der Magistrat is die Magistrate. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Magistrat mean in English?
The German word der Magistrat translates to “municipal authority” in English.
How do you decline der Magistrat?
Like all German nouns, Magistrat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Magistrat
- Akkusativ: den Magistrat
- Dativ: dem Magistrat
- Genitiv: des Magistrats
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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