Why does the noun Monat 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 Monat
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Monat | ein Monat | kein Monat |
| Akkusativ | den Monat | einen Monat | keinen Monat |
| Dativ | dem Monat | einem Monat | keinem Monat |
| Genitiv | des Monats | eines Monats | keines Monats |
| Nominativ | die Monate | Monate | keine Monate |
| Akkusativ | die Monate | Monate | keine Monate |
| Dativ | den Monaten | Monaten | keinen Monaten |
| Genitiv | der Monate | Monate | keiner Monate |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Monat in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der nächste Monat ist der Juli.The next month is July. | Ein langer Monat hat 30 Tage.A long month has 30 days. | Das war kein guter Monat.That was not a good month. |
| Akkusativ | Ich nehme mir den ganzen Monat frei.I'm taking the whole month off. | Wir planen einen kurzen Monat Urlaub.We are planning a short month of vacation. | Ich hatte keinen einzigen Monat Zeit.I didn't have a single month of time. |
| Dativ | In dem kommenden Monat fahre ich weg.I'm going away in the coming month. | Nach einem langen Monat sehen wir uns.We'll see each other after a long month. | Mit keinem einzigen Monat ist es nicht getan.It's not done with just one month. |
| Genitiv | Das Ende des aktuellen Monats naht.The end of the current month is approaching. | Während eines kalten Monats war es kalt.It was cold during a cold month. | Trotz keines ganzen Monats kam er nicht.Despite a whole month, he didn't come. |
| Nominativ | Die letzten Monate sind sehr kalt.The last months are very cold. | Schöne Monate vergehen schnell.Beautiful months pass quickly. | Das sind keine guten Monate für Urlaub.These are not good months for a vacation. |
| Akkusativ | Ich warte auf die warmen Monate.I am waiting for the warm months. | Er bleibt für lange Monate hier.He stays here for long months. | Ich habe keine ruhigen Monate gesehen.I have seen no quiet months. |
| Dativ | In den heißen Monaten ist es warm.It is warm in the hot months. | Vor wenigen Monaten war ich hier.I was here a few months ago. | Mit keinen wenigen Monaten ist das nicht möglich.That is not possible with so few months. |
| Genitiv | Die Dauer der einzelnen Monate variiert.The duration of the individual months varies. | Die Arbeit langer Monate ist anstrengend.The work of long months is exhausting. | Das Ergebnis keiner vergangenen Monate ist unklar.The result of no past months is unclear. |
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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 Monat?
It is der Monat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Monat 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 Monat?
The German noun Monat is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Monat?
The plural form of der Monat is die Monate. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Monat mean in English?
The German word der Monat translates to “month” in English.
How do you decline der Monat?
Like all German nouns, Monat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Monat
- Akkusativ: den Monat
- Dativ: dem Monat
- Genitiv: des Monats
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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