Singular
das
Mikrofon
microphone
Plural: die Mikrofone
Why does the noun Mikrofon 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 Mikrofon
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Mikrofon | ein Mikrofon | — |
| Akkusativ | das Mikrofon | ein Mikrofon | — |
| Dativ | dem Mikrofon | einem Mikrofon | — |
| Genitiv | des Mikrofons | eines Mikrofons | — |
| Nominativ | die Mikrofone | — Mikrofone | — |
| Akkusativ | die Mikrofone | — Mikrofone | — |
| Dativ | den Mikrofonen | — Mikrofonen | — |
| Genitiv | der Mikrofone | — Mikrofone | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Mikrofon in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Mikrofon?
It is das Mikrofon. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Mikrofon 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 Mikrofon?
The plural form of das Mikrofon is die Mikrofone. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Mikrofon mean in English?
The German word das Mikrofon translates to “microphone” in English.
How do you decline das Mikrofon?
Like all German nouns, Mikrofon changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Mikrofon
- Akkusativ: das Mikrofon
- Dativ: dem Mikrofon
- Genitiv: des Mikrofons
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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