Singular
das
Seminar
seminar
Plural: die Seminare
Why does the noun Seminar 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 Seminar
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Seminar | ein Seminar | kein Seminar |
| Akkusativ | das Seminar | ein Seminar | kein Seminar |
| Dativ | dem Seminar | einem Seminar | keinem Seminar |
| Genitiv | des Seminars | eines Seminars | keines Seminars |
| Nominativ | die Seminare | Seminare | keine Seminare |
| Akkusativ | die Seminare | Seminare | keine Seminare |
| Dativ | den Seminaren | Seminaren | keinen Seminaren |
| Genitiv | der Seminare | Seminare | keiner Seminare |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Seminar in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Seminar ist interessant.The new seminar is interesting. | Ein langes Seminar beginnt bald.A long seminar starts soon. | Kein kurzes Seminar ist genug.No short seminar is enough. |
| Akkusativ | Ich besuche das neue Seminar.I attend the new seminar. | Er plant ein langes Seminar.He plans a long seminar. | Sie mag kein kurzes Seminar.She doesn't like any short seminar. |
| Dativ | Ich nehme an dem neuen Seminar teil.I participate in the new seminar. | Er spricht in einem langen Seminar.He speaks in a long seminar. | Sie lernt in keinem kurzen Seminar.She learns in no short seminar. |
| Genitiv | Der Beginn des neuen Seminars ist morgen.The beginning of the new seminar is tomorrow. | Das Thema eines langen Seminars ist wichtig.The topic of a long seminar is important. | Ich kenne den Inhalt keines kurzen Seminars.I know the content of no short seminar. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Seminare sind beliebt.The new seminars are popular. | Lange Seminare sind oft müde.Long seminars are often tiring. | Keine kurzen Seminare sind frei.No short seminars are free. |
| Akkusativ | Wir organisieren die neuen Seminare.We organize the new seminars. | Sie bietet lange Seminare an.She offers long seminars. | Ich sehe keine kurzen Seminare.I see no short seminars. |
| Dativ | Man spricht von den neuen Seminaren.One speaks about the new seminars. | Wir lernen in langen Seminaren.We learn in long seminars. | Sie arbeitet in keinen kurzen Seminaren.She works in no short seminars. |
| Genitiv | Die Dauer der neuen Seminare ist flexibel.The duration of the new seminars is flexible. | Der Erfolg langer Seminare ist groß.The success of long seminars is great. | Ich sehe die Ziele keiner kurzen Seminare.I see the goals of no short seminars. |
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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 Seminar?
It is das Seminar. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Seminar is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Seminar?
The German noun Seminar is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Seminar?
The plural form of das Seminar is die Seminare. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Seminar mean in English?
The German word das Seminar translates to “seminar” in English.
How do you decline das Seminar?
Like all German nouns, Seminar changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Seminar
- Akkusativ: das Seminar
- Dativ: dem Seminar
- Genitiv: des Seminars
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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