Singular
der
Rabatt
discount
Plural: die Rabatte
Why does the noun Rabatt have the article der?
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 Rabatt
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Rabatt | ein Rabatt | kein Rabatt |
| Akkusativ | den Rabatt | einen Rabatt | keinen Rabatt |
| Dativ | dem Rabatt | einem Rabatt | keinem Rabatt |
| Genitiv | des Rabattes | eines Rabattes | keines Rabattes |
| Nominativ | die Rabatte | Rabatte | keine Rabatte |
| Akkusativ | die Rabatte | Rabatte | keine Rabatte |
| Dativ | den Rabatten | Rabatten | keinen Rabatten |
| Genitiv | der Rabatte | Rabatte | keiner Rabatte |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Rabatt in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der Rabatt ist sehr gut.The discount is very good. | Ein Rabatt ist immer willkommen.A discount is always welcome. | Kein Rabatt ist hier verfügbar.No discount is available here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den Rabatt sofort.I see the discount immediately. | Ich suche einen großen Rabatt.I am looking for a big discount. | Ich finde keinen passenden Rabatt.I don't find a suitable discount. |
| Dativ | Mit dem Rabatt spare ich Geld.With the discount, I save money. | Mit einem Rabatt ist es billiger.With a discount, it's cheaper. | Ich bin mit keinem Rabatt zufrieden.I am not satisfied with any discount. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des Rabattes ist hoch.The price of the discount is high. | Der Wert eines Rabattes ist klar.The value of a discount is clear. | Der Zweck keines Rabattes ist bekannt.The purpose of no discount is known. |
| Nominativ | Die Rabatte sind sehr gut.The discounts are very good. | Gute Rabatte sind wichtig für Kunden.Good discounts are important for customers. | Keine Rabatte sind hier verfügbar.No discounts are available here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir brauchen die Rabatte dringend.We urgently need the discounts. | Wir suchen gute Rabatte online.We are looking for good discounts online. | Wir finden keine Rabatte mehr.We don't find any more discounts. |
| Dativ | Ich bin mit den Rabatten zufrieden.I am satisfied with the discounts. | Ich bin mit guten Rabatten glücklich.I am happy with good discounts. | Ich bin mit keinen Rabatten einverstanden.I don't agree with any discounts. |
| Genitiv | Die Dauer der Rabatte ist kurz.The duration of the discounts is short. | Die Qualität guter Rabatte ist wichtig.The quality of good discounts is important. | Die Wirkung keiner Rabatte ist spürbar.The effect of no discounts is noticeable. |
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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 Rabatt?
It is der Rabatt. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Rabatt is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Rabatt?
The German noun Rabatt is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Rabatt?
The plural form of der Rabatt is die Rabatte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Rabatt mean in English?
The German word der Rabatt translates to “discount” in English.
How do you decline der Rabatt?
Like all German nouns, Rabatt changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Rabatt
- Akkusativ: den Rabatt
- Dativ: dem Rabatt
- Genitiv: des Rabattes
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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