Why does the noun Photo have the article das?
Most nouns ending in -o are neuter.
Examples
das Auto (car), das Büro (office), das Kino (cinema), das Radio (radio), das Foto (photo), das Konto (account), das Cello (cello)
Exceptions
der Euro (euro), die Avocado (avocado), der Zoo (zoo)
Declension table for German noun Photo
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Photo | ein Photo | kein Photo |
| Akkusativ | das Photo | ein Photo | kein Photo |
| Dativ | dem Photo | einem Photo | keinem Photo |
| Genitiv | des Photos | eines Photos | keines Photos |
| Nominativ | die Photos | Photos | keine Photos |
| Akkusativ | die Photos | Photos | keine Photos |
| Dativ | den Photos | Photos | keinen Photos |
| Genitiv | der Photos | Photos | keiner Photos |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Photo in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das alte Photo hängt dort.The old photo hangs there. | Ein altes Photo liegt hier.An old photo lies here. | Kein Photo ist zu sehen.No photo is visible. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das alte Photo.I see the old photo. | Sie macht ein altes Photo.She takes an old photo. | Er hat kein Photo.He has no photo. |
| Dativ | Ich zeige dem alten Photo Respekt.I show respect to the old photo. | Er gibt einem alten Photo einen Rahmen.He gives an old photo a frame. | Ich gebe keinem Photo.I don't give any photo. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des alten Photos ist verblasst.The color of the old photo is faded. | Der Wert eines eines alten Photos ist hoch.The value of an old photo is high. | Die Geschichte keines keines Photos ist bekannt.The story of no photo is known. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Photos sind schön.The old photos are beautiful. | Alte Photos erzählen Geschichten.Old photos tell stories. | Keine Photos sind hier.No photos are here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe die alten Photos.I see the old photos. | Sie macht alte Photos oft.She often takes old photos. | Er hat keine Photos.He has no photos. |
| Dativ | Ich zeige den alten Photos Respekt.I show respect to the old photos. | Er gibt alten Photos einen Rahmen.He gives old photos a frame. | Ich gebe keinen Photos.I don't give any photos. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe der alten Photos ist verblasst.The color of the old photos is faded. | Der Wert alter Photos ist hoch.The value of old photos is high. | Die Geschichte keiner Photos ist bekannt.The story of no photos is known. |
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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 Photo?
It is das Photo. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Photo 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 Photo?
The noun Photo is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Photo mean in English?
The German word das Photo translates to “photo” in English.
How do you decline das Photo?
Like all German nouns, Photo changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Photo
- Akkusativ: das Photo
- Dativ: dem Photo
- Genitiv: des Photos
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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