Why does the noun Repertoire 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 Repertoire

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Repertoireein Repertoirekein Repertoire
Akkusativdas Repertoireein Repertoirekein Repertoire
Dativdem Repertoireeinem Repertoirekeinem Repertoire
Genitivdes Repertoireseines Repertoireskeines Repertoires

Examples in context

Real sentences using Repertoire in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das große Repertoire ist beeindruckend.The large repertoire is impressive.
Ein neues Repertoire wird gezeigt.A new repertoire is being shown.
Kein kleines Repertoire ist verfügbar.No small repertoire is available.
Akkusativ
Ich kenne das große Repertoire gut.I know the large repertoire well.
Wir lernen ein neues Repertoire.We are learning a new repertoire.
Er hat kein kleines Repertoire.He has no small repertoire.
Dativ
Ich arbeite an dem großen Repertoire.I am working on the large repertoire.
Man gibt einem neuen Repertoire Zeit.One gives a new repertoire time.
Sie widmet sich keinem kleinen Repertoire.She dedicates herself to no small repertoire.
Genitiv
Die Vielfalt des großen Repertoires ist enorm.The variety of the large repertoire is enormous.
Die Auswahl eines neuen Repertoires ist schwer.The selection of a new repertoire is difficult.
Die Qualität keines kleinen Repertoires ist gut.The quality of no small repertoire is good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Repertoire?

It is das Repertoire. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Repertoire 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 Repertoire?

The plural form of das Repertoire is die Repertoires. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Repertoire mean in English?

The German word das Repertoire translates to “repertoire” in English.

How do you decline das Repertoire?

Like all German nouns, Repertoire changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Repertoire
  • Akkusativ: das Repertoire
  • Dativ: dem Repertoire
  • Genitiv: des Repertoires

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.