Singular

das

Platin

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

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

The noun Platin is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does das Platin mean in English?

The German word das Platin translates to “platinum” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Platin?

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

platinum

Strong

Why does the noun Platin have the article das?

Most metals and chemical elements are neuter.

Examples

das Gold (gold), das Silber (silver), das Eisen (iron), das Kupfer (copper), das Aluminium (aluminum), das Uran (uranium), das Blei (lead)

Exceptions

der Stahl (steel), der Schwefel (sulfur), der Phosphor (phosphorus), die Bronze (bronze)

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Declension table for German noun Platin

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Platin	ein Platin	kein Platin
Akkusativ	das Platin	ein Platin	kein Platin
Dativ	dem Platin	einem Platin	keinem Platin
Genitiv	des Platins	eines Platins	keines Platins

Examples in context

Real sentences using Platin in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das seltene Platin ist {adj}.The rare platinum is very expensive.	Ein seltenes Platin ist {adj}.A rare platinum is noble.	Kein seltenes Platin ist hier.No rare platinum is here.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe das seltene Platin.I see the rare platinum.	Wir brauchen ein seltenes Platin.We need a rare platinum.	Ich habe kein seltenes Platin.I have no rare platinum.
Dativ	Ich gebe dem seltenen Platin Wert.I give value to the rare platinum.	Ich helfe einem seltenen Platin.I help a rare platinum.	Ich spreche mit keinem seltenen Platin.I speak with no rare platinum.
Genitiv	Der Preis des seltenen Platins ist hoch.The price of the rare platinum is high.	Der Wert eines seltenen Platins ist gut.The value of a rare platinum is good.	Die Farbe keines seltenen Platins ist nicht klar.The color of no rare platinum is not shiny.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Platin?

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

The noun Platin is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Platin mean in English?

The German word das Platin translates to “platinum” in English.

How do you decline das Platin?

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

Nominativ: das Platin
Akkusativ: das Platin
Dativ: dem Platin
Genitiv: des Platins

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.