Singular
der
Monolog
monologue
Plural: die Monologe
Why does the noun Monolog 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 Monolog
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Monolog | ein Monolog | kein Monolog |
| Akkusativ | den Monolog | einen Monolog | keinen Monolog |
| Dativ | dem Monolog | einem Monolog | keinem Monolog |
| Genitiv | des Monologs | eines Monologs | keines Monologs |
| Nominativ | die Monologe | Monologe | keine Monologe |
| Akkusativ | die Monologe | Monologe | keine Monologe |
| Dativ | den Monologen | Monologen | keinen Monologen |
| Genitiv | der Monologe | Monologe | keiner Monologe |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Monolog in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Monolog ist lang.The new monologue is long. | Ein guter Monolog beginnt jetzt.A good monologue begins now. | Kein alter Monolog ist da.No old monologue is there. |
| Akkusativ | Ich höre den langen Monolog.I hear the long monologue. | Er schreibt einen kurzen Monolog.He writes a short monologue. | Ich mag keinen langweiligen Monolog.I don't like any boring monologue. |
| Dativ | Ich folge dem neuen Monolog.I follow the new monologue. | Er lauscht einem kurzen Monolog.He listens to a short monologue. | Ich höre keinem langweiligen Monolog zu.I don't listen to any boring monologue. |
| Genitiv | Der Inhalt des neuen Monologs ist klar.The content of the new monologue is clear. | Der Beginn eines eines langen Monologs ist schwer.The beginning of a long monologue is difficult. | Das Ende keines keines schlechten Monologs ist gut.The end of no bad monologue is good. |
| Nominativ | Die teueren Monologe sind teuer.The expensive monologues are expensive. | Wichtige Monologe sind wichtig.Important monologues are important. | Keine guten Monologe sind hier.No good monologues are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die neuen Monologe.We see the new monologues. | Sie übt gute Monologe.She practices good monologues. | Ich finde keine alten Monologe.I find no old monologues. |
| Dativ | Ich folge den alten Monologen.I follow the old monologues. | Sie lauscht interessanten Monologen.She listens to interesting monologues. | Ich höre keinen guten Monologen zu.I don't listen to any good monologues. |
| Genitiv | Die Länge der neuen Monologe ist bekannt.The length of the new monologues is known. | Der Zweck guter Monologe ist klar.The purpose of good monologues is clear. | Der Inhalt keiner schlechten Monologe ist gut.The content of no bad monologues is good. |
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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 Monolog?
It is der Monolog. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Monolog is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Monolog?
The plural form of der Monolog is die Monologe. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Monolog mean in English?
The German word der Monolog translates to “monologue” in English.
How do you decline der Monolog?
Like all German nouns, Monolog changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Monolog
- Akkusativ: den Monolog
- Dativ: dem Monolog
- Genitiv: des Monologs
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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