Why does the noun Milligramm 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 Milligramm

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Milligrammein Milligrammkein Milligramm
Akkusativdas Milligrammein Milligrammkein Milligramm
Dativdem Milligrammeinem Milligrammkeinem Milligramm
Genitivdes Milligrammseines Milligrammskeines Milligramms

Examples in context

Real sentences using Milligramm in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das kleine Milligramm ist wichtig.The small milligram is important.
Ein kleines Milligramm fehlt hier.A small milligram is missing here.
Kein kleines Milligramm ist übrig.No small milligram is left.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche das kleine Milligramm.I need the small milligram.
Wir finden ein kleines Milligramm.We find a small milligram.
Er will kein kleines Milligramm.He doesn't want any small milligram.
Dativ
Ich gebe dem kleinen Milligramm Wert.I give value to the small milligram.
Er hilft einem kleinen Milligramm.He helps a small milligram.
Sie hilft keinem kleinen Milligramm.She doesn't help any small milligram.
Genitiv
Der Wert des kleinen Milligramms ist hoch.The value of the small milligram is high.
Der Wert eines kleinen Milligramms ist hoch.The value of a small milligram is high.
Der Wert keines kleinen Milligramms ist bekannt.The value of no small milligram is 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 Milligramm?

It is das Milligramm. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Milligramm 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 Milligramm?

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

What does das Milligramm mean in English?

The German word das Milligramm translates to “milligram” in English.

How do you decline das Milligramm?

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

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.