Why does the noun Pult 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 Pult
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Pult | ein Pult | — |
| Akkusativ | das Pult | ein Pult | — |
| Dativ | dem Pult | einem Pult | — |
| Genitiv | des Pults | eines Pults | — |
| Nominativ | die Pulte | — Pulte | — |
| Akkusativ | die Pulte | — Pulte | — |
| Dativ | den Pulten | — Pulten | — |
| Genitiv | der Pulte | — Pulte | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Pult in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Pult?
It is das Pult. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Pult 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 Pult?
The plural form of das Pult is die Pulte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Pult mean in English?
The German word das Pult translates to “desk” in English.
How do you decline das Pult?
Like all German nouns, Pult changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Pult
- Akkusativ: das Pult
- Dativ: dem Pult
- Genitiv: des Pults
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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