Singular
das
Muster
pattern, model
Plural: die Muster
Why does the noun Muster 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 Muster
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Muster | ein Muster | kein Muster |
| Akkusativ | das Muster | ein Muster | kein Muster |
| Dativ | dem Muster | einem Muster | keinem Muster |
| Genitiv | des Musters | eines Musters | keines Musters |
| Nominativ | die Muster | Muster | keine Muster |
| Akkusativ | die Muster | Muster | keine Muster |
| Dativ | den Mustern | Mustern | keinen Mustern |
| Genitiv | der Muster | Muster | keiner Muster |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Muster in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Muster gefällt mir.The new pattern pleases me. | Ein schönes Muster liegt hier.A beautiful pattern lies here. | Kein altes Muster ist dabei.No old pattern is included. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das neue Muster.I see the new pattern. | Er sucht ein schönes Muster.He is looking for a beautiful pattern. | Wir haben kein altes Muster.We have no old pattern. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite mit dem neuen Muster.I work with the new pattern. | Sie hilft einem guten Muster.She helps a good pattern. | Er gibt keinem alten Muster eine Chance.He gives no old pattern a chance. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des neuen Musters ist hell.The color of the new pattern is bright. | Der Wert eines schönen Musters ist hoch.The value of a beautiful pattern is high. | Der Preis keines alten Musters ist bekannt.The price of no old pattern is known. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Muster sind schön.The new patterns are beautiful. | Schöne Muster liegen dort.Beautiful patterns lie there. | Keine alten Muster passen.No old patterns fit. |
| Akkusativ | Sie kauft die neuen Muster.She buys the new patterns. | Ich brauche schöne Muster.I need beautiful patterns. | Er findet keine alten Muster.He finds no old patterns. |
| Dativ | Wir sprechen von den neuen Mustern.We are talking about the new patterns. | Er hilft schönen Mustern oft.He often helps beautiful patterns. | Sie vertraut keinen alten Mustern.She trusts no old patterns. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der neuen Muster ist gut.The quality of the new patterns is good. | Der Zweck schöner Muster ist klar.The purpose of beautiful patterns is clear. | Die Form keiner alten Muster ist perfekt.The shape of no old patterns is perfect. |
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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 Muster?
It is das Muster. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Muster is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Muster?
The German noun Muster is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Muster?
The plural form of das Muster is die Muster. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Muster mean in English?
The German word das Muster translates to “pattern, model” in English.
How do you decline das Muster?
Like all German nouns, Muster changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Muster
- Akkusativ: das Muster
- Dativ: dem Muster
- Genitiv: des Musters
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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