Singular
die
Plattform
platform
Plural: die Plattformen
Why does the noun Plattform have the article die?
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 Plattform
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Plattform | eine Plattform | keine Plattform |
| Akkusativ | die Plattform | eine Plattform | keine Plattform |
| Dativ | der Plattform | einer Plattform | keiner Plattform |
| Genitiv | der Plattform | einer Plattform | keiner Plattform |
| Nominativ | die Plattformen | Plattformen | keine Plattformen |
| Akkusativ | die Plattformen | Plattformen | keine Plattformen |
| Dativ | den Plattformen | Plattformen | keinen Plattformen |
| Genitiv | der Plattformen | Plattformen | keiner Plattformen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Plattform in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die neue Plattform ist online.The new platform is online. | Eine große Plattform entsteht hier.A large platform is being created here. | Keine sichere Plattform existiert noch.No secure platform exists yet. |
| Akkusativ | Wir nutzen die digitale Plattform.We use the digital platform. | Ich suche eine gute Plattform.I am looking for a good platform. | Er findet keine passende Plattform.He finds no suitable platform. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite an der neuen Plattform.I am working on the new platform. | Sie hilft bei einer großen Plattform.She helps with a large platform. | Wir denken an keiner sicheren Plattform.We are not thinking about any secure platform. |
| Genitiv | Die Funktionen der neuen Plattform sind gut.The functions of the new platform are good. | Der Erfolg einer großen Plattform ist wichtig.The success of a large platform is important. | Die Entwicklung keiner sicheren Plattform ist einfach.The development of no secure platform is easy. |
| Nominativ | Die digitalen Plattformen sind nützlich.The digital platforms are useful. | Neue Plattformen entstehen überall.New platforms are emerging everywhere. | Keine sicheren Plattformen sind verfügbar.No secure platforms are available. |
| Akkusativ | Wir besuchen die bekannten Plattformen.We visit the known platforms. | Sie entwickeln neue Plattformen.They develop new platforms. | Ich sehe keine alten Plattformen mehr.I don't see any old platforms anymore. |
| Dativ | Er arbeitet mit den digitalen Plattformen.He works with the digital platforms. | Sie helfen neuen Plattformen beim Start.They help new platforms with the launch. | Wir sprechen über keinen alten Plattformen.We are not talking about any old platforms. |
| Genitiv | Die Nutzer der digitalen Plattformen sind aktiv.The users of the digital platforms are active. | Die Entwicklung neuer Plattformen ist komplex.The development of new platforms is complex. | Die Sicherheit keiner alten Plattformen ist garantiert.The security of no old platforms is guaranteed. |
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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 Plattform?
It is die Plattform. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Plattform is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Plattform?
The German noun Plattform is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Plattform?
The plural form of die Plattform is die Plattformen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Plattform mean in English?
The German word die Plattform translates to “platform” in English.
How do you decline die Plattform?
Like all German nouns, Plattform changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Plattform
- Akkusativ: die Plattform
- Dativ: der Plattform
- Genitiv: der Plattform
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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