Original

Q: Is it der, die, or das Original?

It is das Original. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Original is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Original?

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

Q: What does das Original mean in English?

The German word das Original translates to “original” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Original?

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

original

Plural: die Originale

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Why does the noun Original 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 Original

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Original	ein Original	kein Original
Akkusativ	das Original	ein Original	kein Original
Dativ	dem Original	einem Original	keinem Original
Genitiv	des Original	eines Original	keines Original
Nominativ	die Originale	Originale	keine Originale
Akkusativ	die Originale	Originale	keine Originale
Dativ	den Originale	Originale	keinen Originale
Genitiv	der Originale	Originale	keiner Originale

Examples in context

Real sentences using Original in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das echte Original ist teuer.The real original is expensive.	Ein altes Original liegt hier.An old original lies here.	Kein neues Original ist perfekt.No new original is perfect.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe das echte Original.I see the real original.	Er kauft ein altes Original.He buys an old original.	Sie will kein neues Original.She doesn't want any new original.
Dativ	Ich helfe dem echten Original.I help the real original.	Er arbeitet an einem alten Original.He works on an old original.	Sie gibt keinem neuen Original Wert.She gives no new original value.
Genitiv	Der Wert des echten Originals ist hoch.The value of the real original is high.	Die Kopie eines eines alten Originals ist gut.The copy of an old original is good.	Die Qualität keines keines neuen Originals ist schlecht.The quality of no new original is bad.
Nominativ	Die echten Originale sind selten.The real originals are rare.	Alte Originale sind wertvoll.Old originals are valuable.	Keine neuen Originale sind billig.No new originals are cheap.
Akkusativ	Wir finden die echten Originale.We find the real originals.	Ich suche alte Originale.I am looking for old originals.	Sie hat keine neuen Originale.She has no new originals.
Dativ	Man dankt den echten Originalen.People thank the real originals.	Ich arbeite mit alten Originalen.I work with old originals.	Er vertraut keinen neuen Originalen.He trusts no new originals.
Genitiv	Die Geschichte der echten Originale ist lang.The history of the real originals is long.	Der Preis alter Originale ist hoch.The price of old originals is high.	Die Herkunft keiner neuen Originale ist bekannt.The origin of no new originals is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Original?

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

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

What does das Original mean in English?

The German word das Original translates to “original” in English.

How do you decline das Original?

Like all German nouns, Original changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Original
Akkusativ: das Original
Dativ: dem Original
Genitiv: des Original

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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