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.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Pultein Pult—
Akkusativdas Pultein Pult—
Dativdem Pulteinem Pult—
Genitivdes Pultseines Pults—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Pult in different cases.

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Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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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 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.