Why does the noun Moment have the article der?
Nouns ending in -ment are neuter. Look at the bolded -ment in the noun above — that suffix is the giveaway.
Examples
das Instrument (instrument), das Dokument (document), das Element (element), das Experiment (experiment), das Argument (argument), das Moment (moment)
Exceptions
der Moment (moment in time) vs das Moment (factor/aspect) - different meanings
Declension table for German noun Moment
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Moment | ein Moment | kein Moment |
| Akkusativ | den Moment | einen Moment | keinen Moment |
| Dativ | dem Moment | einem Moment | keinem Moment |
| Genitiv | des Momentes | eines Momentes | keines Momentes |
| Nominativ | die Momente | Momente | keine Momente |
| Akkusativ | die Momente | Momente | keine Momente |
| Dativ | den Momenten | Momenten | keinen Momenten |
| Genitiv | der Momente | Momente | keiner Momente |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Moment in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der perfekte Moment ist jetzt.The perfect moment is now. | Ein kurzer Moment, bitte.One short moment, please. | Kein guter Moment war es.It was not a good moment. |
| Akkusativ | Ich genieße den ruhigen Moment.I enjoy the quiet moment. | Wir brauchen einen passenden Moment.We need a suitable moment. | Ich habe keinen freien Moment Zeit.I don't have a free moment. |
| Dativ | In dem letzten Moment war alles klar.In the last moment everything was clear. | Er kam in einem ungünstigen Moment.He came at an inconvenient moment. | Bei keinem einzigen Moment dachte er nach.At no single moment did he reflect. |
| Genitiv | Die Magie des ersten Momentes ist groß.The magic of the first moment is great. | Am Ende eines kurzen Momentes lachte er.At the end of a short moment he laughed. | Wegen keines einzigen Momentes gab er auf.He gave up because of no single moment. |
| Nominativ | Die schönen Momente sind unvergesslich.The beautiful moments are unforgettable. | Glückliche Momente vergehen schnell.Happy moments pass quickly. | Keine besonderen Momente sind passiert.No special moments have happened. |
| Akkusativ | Er liebt die kleinen Momente des Lebens.He loves the small moments of life. | Sie hatte viele Momente der Freude.She had many moments of joy. | Wir erwarten keine schwierigen Momente.We expect no difficult moments. |
| Dativ | In den seltenen Momenten war sie glücklich.In the rare moments she was happy. | Nach kurzen Momenten der Stille sprach er.After brief moments of silence, he spoke. | Er folgt keinen flüchtigen Momenten.He does not follow fleeting moments. |
| Genitiv | Die Summe der glücklichen Momente zählt.The sum of the happy moments counts. | Ein Album voller unvergesslicher Momente.An album full of unforgettable moments. | Trotz keiner guten Momente war er froh.Despite no good moments, he was glad. |
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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 Moment?
It is der Moment. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Moment 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 Moment?
The German noun Moment is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Moment?
The plural form of der Moment is die Momente. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Moment mean in English?
The German word der Moment translates to “moment” in English.
How do you decline der Moment?
Like all German nouns, Moment changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Moment
- Akkusativ: den Moment
- Dativ: dem Moment
- Genitiv: des Momentes
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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