Singular
das
Programm
program
Plural: die Programme
Why does the noun Programm 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 Programm
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Programm | ein Programm | kein Programm |
| Akkusativ | das Programm | ein Programm | kein Programm |
| Dativ | dem Programm | einem Programm | keinem Programm |
| Genitiv | des Programms | eines Programms | keines Programms |
| Nominativ | die Programme | Programme | keine Programme |
| Akkusativ | die Programme | Programme | keine Programme |
| Dativ | den Programmen | Programmen | keinen Programmen |
| Genitiv | der Programme | Programme | keiner Programme |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Programm in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Programm ist sehr gut.The new program is very good. | Hier ist ein interessantes Programm.Here is an interesting program. | Kein altes Programm funktioniert.No old program is working. |
| Akkusativ | Ich starte das neue Programm.I am starting the new program. | Er braucht ein gutes Programm.He needs a good program. | Wir finden kein passendes Programm.We can't find a suitable program. |
| Dativ | Mit dem neuen Programm geht es.It works with the new program. | Ich arbeite mit einem alten Programm.I work with an old program. | Er hilft mir mit keinem einzigen Programm.He helps me with no single program. |
| Genitiv | Der Name des neuen Programms ist gut.The name of the new program is good. | Die Funktion eines guten Programms ist klar.The function of a good program is clear. | Der Preis keines neuen Programms ist niedrig.The price of no new program is low. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Programme sind kostenlos.The new programs are free. | Gute Programme kosten viel Geld.Good programs cost a lot of money. | Keine weiteren Programme sind installiert.No further programs are installed. |
| Akkusativ | Sie installiert die neuen Programme.She is installing the new programs. | Ich suche interessante Programme.I am looking for interesting programs. | Er kauft keine teueren Programme.He buys no expensive programs. |
| Dativ | Ich lerne mit den neuen Programmen.I am learning with the new programs. | Wir arbeiten mit verschiedenen Programmen.We work with different programs. | Sie hat mit keinen alten Programmen Erfolg.She has no success with old programs. |
| Genitiv | Die Liste der neuen Programme ist lang.The list of the new programs is long. | Die Entwicklung neuer Programme dauert lange.The development of new programs takes a long time. | Die Namen keiner alten Programme sind bekannt.The names of no old programs are known. |
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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 Programm?
It is das Programm. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Programm 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 Programm?
The German noun Programm is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Programm?
The plural form of das Programm is die Programme. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Programm mean in English?
The German word das Programm translates to “program” in English.
How do you decline das Programm?
Like all German nouns, Programm changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Programm
- Akkusativ: das Programm
- Dativ: dem Programm
- Genitiv: des Programms
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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