Singular
das
Referat
presentation
Plural: die Referate
Why does the noun Referat have the article das?
Many nouns ending in -at are neuter.
Examples
das Format (format), das Referat (report), das Plakat (poster), das Resultat (result)
Exceptions
der Automat (vending machine), der Apparat (apparatus)
Declension table for German noun Referat
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Referat | ein Referat | — |
| Akkusativ | das Referat | ein Referat | — |
| Dativ | dem Referat | einem Referat | — |
| Genitiv | des Referats | eines Referats | — |
| Nominativ | die Referate | — Referate | — |
| Akkusativ | die Referate | — Referate | — |
| Dativ | den Referaten | — Referaten | — |
| Genitiv | der Referate | — Referate | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Referat in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| 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 Referat?
It is das Referat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Referat 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 Referat?
The plural form of das Referat is die Referate. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Referat mean in English?
The German word das Referat translates to “presentation” in English.
How do you decline das Referat?
Like all German nouns, Referat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Referat
- Akkusativ: das Referat
- Dativ: dem Referat
- Genitiv: des Referats
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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