Why does the noun Massaker have the article das?

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 Massaker

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Massakerein Massakerkein Massaker
Akkusativdas Massakerein Massakerkein Massaker
Dativdem Massakereinem Massakerkeinem Massaker
Genitivdes Massakerseines Massakerskeines Massakers

Examples in context

Real sentences using Massaker in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das schreckliche Massaker schockiert uns.The terrible massacre shocks us.
Ein schreckliches Massaker ist geschehen.A terrible massacre has happened.
Kein schreckliches Massaker darf passieren.No terrible massacre must happen.
Akkusativ
Wir verurteilen das schreckliche Massaker.We condemn the terrible massacre.
Wir sehen ein schreckliches Massaker.We see a terrible massacre.
Wir dulden kein schreckliches Massaker.We tolerate no terrible massacre.
Dativ
Nach dem schrecklichen Massaker herrscht Trauer.After the terrible massacre, there is sorrow.
Nach einem schrecklichen Massaker gibt es Wut.After a terrible massacre, there is anger.
Nach keinem schrecklichen Massaker gibt es Frieden.After no terrible massacre is there peace.
Genitiv
Die Opfer des schrecklichen Massakers sind viele.The victims of the terrible massacre are many.
Die Ursache eines schrecklichen Massakers ist unklar.The cause of a terrible massacre is unclear.
Die Folgen keines schrecklichen Massakers sind bekannt.The consequences of no terrible massacre 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 Massaker?

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

What is the plural of das Massaker?

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

What does das Massaker mean in English?

The German word das Massaker translates to “massacre” in English.

How do you decline das Massaker?

Like all German nouns, Massaker changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Massaker
  • Akkusativ: das Massaker
  • Dativ: dem Massaker
  • Genitiv: des Massakers

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.