Why does the noun Plakat have the article das?

Many nouns ending in -at are neuter.

Examples

das Format (format), das Referat (report), das Plakat (poster), das Resultat (result)

Exceptions

der Automat (vending machine), der Apparat (apparatus)

Declension table for German noun Plakat

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Plakatein Plakatkein Plakat
Akkusativdas Plakatein Plakatkein Plakat
Dativdem Plakateinem Plakatkeinem Plakat
Genitivdes Plakateseines Plakateskeines Plakates

Examples in context

Real sentences using Plakat in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das große Plakat hängt dort.The big poster hangs there.
Ein schönes Plakat ist hier.A beautiful poster is here.
Kein altes Plakat ist sichtbar.No old poster is visible.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe das bunte Plakat.I see the colorful poster.
Er malt ein großes Plakat.He paints a big poster.
Sie will kein hässliches Plakat.She doesn't want an ugly poster.
Dativ
Ich stehe vor dem großen Plakat.I stand in front of the big poster.
Er zeigt auf einem neuen Plakat.He points to a new poster.
Sie steht vor keinem alten Plakat.She doesn't stand in front of any old poster.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des großen Plakates ist rot.The color of the big poster is red.
Der Text eines eines neuen Plakates ist klar.The text of a new poster is clear.
Der Stil keines alten Plakates gefällt.The style of no old poster is pleasing.

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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 Plakat?

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

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

What does das Plakat mean in English?

The German word das Plakat translates to “poster, placard” in English.

How do you decline das Plakat?

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

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.