Why does the noun Multimeter 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 Multimeter

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Multimeterein Multimeterkein Multimeter
Akkusativdas Multimeterein Multimeterkein Multimeter
Dativdem Multimetereinem Multimeterkeinem Multimeter
Genitivdes Multimeterseines Multimeterskeines Multimeters

Examples in context

Real sentences using Multimeter in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Multimeter ist praktisch.The new multimeter is practical.
Ein gutes Multimeter hilft oft.A good multimeter often helps.
Kein altes Multimeter funktioniert mehr.No old multimeter works anymore.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche das neue Multimeter.I need the new multimeter.
Er sucht ein gutes Multimeter.He is looking for a good multimeter.
Ich habe kein altes Multimeter.I don't have an old multimeter.
Dativ
Ich helfe dem kleinen Multimeter.I help the small multimeter.
Er arbeitet mit einem neuen Multimeter.He works with a new multimeter.
Ich spiele nicht mit keinem alten Multimeter.I don't play with any multimeter.
Genitiv
Der Wert des neuen Multimeters ist hoch.The value of the new multimeter is high.
Die Farbe eines alten Multimeters gefällt mir.I like the color of an old multimeter.
Die Funktion keines guten Multimeters ist wichtig.The function of no multimeter is important.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Multimeter?

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

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

What does das Multimeter mean in English?

The German word das Multimeter translates to “multimeter” in English.

How do you decline das Multimeter?

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

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.