Why does the noun Porto 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 Porto
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Porto | ein Porto | — |
| Akkusativ | das Porto | ein Porto | — |
| Dativ | dem Porto | einem Porto | — |
| Genitiv | des Portos | eines Portos | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Porto in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Porto?
It is das Porto. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Porto 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 Porto?
The noun Porto is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Porto mean in English?
The German word das Porto translates to “postage” in English.
How do you decline das Porto?
Like all German nouns, Porto changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Porto
- Akkusativ: das Porto
- Dativ: dem Porto
- Genitiv: des Portos
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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