Why does the noun Rot have the article das?
Colors used as nouns are neuter.
Examples
das Rot (the red), das Blau (the blue), das Grün (the green), das Gelb (the yellow), das Schwarz (the black), das Weiß (the white)
Declension table for German noun Rot
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Rot | ein Rot | kein Rot |
| Akkusativ | das Rot | ein Rot | kein Rot |
| Dativ | dem Rot | einem Rot | keinem Rot |
| Genitiv | des Rotes | eines Rotes | keines Rotes |
| Nominativ | die Rot | Rot | keine Rot |
| Akkusativ | die Rot | Rot | keine Rot |
| Dativ | den Rot | Rot | keinen Rot |
| Genitiv | der Rot | Rot | keiner Rot |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Rot in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das intensive Rot ist schön.The intense red is beautiful. | Ein tiefes Rot leuchtet hell.A deep red shines brightly. | Kein grelles Rot passt hier.No garish red fits here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das leuchtende Rot.I see the glowing red. | Er mag ein kräftiges Rot.He likes a strong red. | Sie will kein blasses Rot.She doesn't want a pale red. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem dunkelen Rot Glanz.I give shine to the dark red. | Mit einem frischen Rot sieht es gut aus.It looks good with a fresh red. | Er hilft keinem matten Rot.He doesn't help any dull red. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des tiefen Rotes ist toll.The color of the deep red is great. | Der Glanz eines eines leuchtenden Rotes fasziniert.The glow of a bright red fascinates. | Die Wirkung keines keines schwachen Rotes ist stark.The effect of no weak red is strong. |
| Nominativ | Die verschiedenen Rot sind schön.The different reds are beautiful. | Helle Rot leuchten stark.Bright reds shine strongly. | Keine dunkelen Rot sind dabei.No dark reds are included. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die vielen Rot.We see the many reds. | Ich mag verschiedene Rot sehr.I like different reds very much. | Er kauft keine alten Rot.He doesn't buy any old reds. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den neuen Rot Farbe.I give color to the new reds. | Mit hellen Rot ist es besser.It's better with bright reds. | Er spricht mit keinen schönen Rot.He doesn't talk about any beautiful reds. |
| Genitiv | Die Schönheit der vielen Rot ist bekannt.The beauty of the many reds is known. | Der Reiz verschiedener Rot ist groß.The charm of different reds is great. | Die Wirkung keiner langweiligen Rot ist gut.The effect of no boring reds is good. |
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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 Rot?
It is das Rot. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Rot 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 Rot?
The plural form of das Rot is die Rot. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Rot mean in English?
The German word das Rot translates to “red” in English.
How do you decline das Rot?
Like all German nouns, Rot changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Rot
- Akkusativ: das Rot
- Dativ: dem Rot
- Genitiv: des Rotes
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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