Why does the noun Produkt have the article das?

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 Produkt

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Produktein Produktkein Produkt
Akkusativdas Produktein Produktkein Produkt
Dativdem Produkteinem Produktkeinem Produkt
Genitivdes Produkteseines Produkteskeines Produktes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Produkt in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Produkt ist sehr beliebt.The new product is very popular.
Ein gutes Produkt verkauft sich gut.A good product sells well.
Kein passendes Produkt war auf Lager.No suitable product was in stock.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe das neue Produkt zum ersten Mal.I see the new product for the first time.
Er entwickelt ein innovatives Produkt.He is developing an innovative product.
Wir finden kein besseres Produkt.We can't find a better product.
Dativ
Mit dem neuen Produkt bin ich zufrieden.I am satisfied with the new product.
Er arbeitet an einem ähnlichen Produkt.He is working on a similar product.
Nach keinem neuen Produkt habe ich gesucht.I did not search for any new product.
Genitiv
Der Preis des neuen Produktes ist hoch.The price of the new product is high.
Die Qualität eines guten Produktes überzeugt.The quality of a good product is convincing.
Trotz keines fertigen Produktes starten wir.Despite no finished product, we are starting.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Produkt?

It is das Produkt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Produkt is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What CEFR level is the word Produkt?

The German noun Produkt is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Produkt?

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

What does das Produkt mean in English?

The German word das Produkt translates to “product” in English.

How do you decline das Produkt?

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

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.