Singular
der
Singular
singular
Plural: die Singulare
Why does the noun Singular have the article der?
Nouns ending in -är or -ar are mostly masculine.
Examples
der Bibliothekar (librarian), der Sekretär (secretary), der Notar (notary), der Kommissar (commissioner)
Declension table for German noun Singular
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Singular | ein Singular | — |
| Akkusativ | den Singular | einen Singular | — |
| Dativ | dem Singular | einem Singular | — |
| Genitiv | des Singulars | eines Singulars | — |
| Nominativ | die Singulare | — Singulare | — |
| Akkusativ | die Singulare | — Singulare | — |
| Dativ | den Singularen | — Singularen | — |
| Genitiv | der Singulare | — Singulare | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Singular 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 Singular?
It is der Singular. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Singular is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Singular?
The plural form of der Singular is die Singulare. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Singular mean in English?
The German word der Singular translates to “singular” in English.
How do you decline der Singular?
Like all German nouns, Singular changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Singular
- Akkusativ: den Singular
- Dativ: dem Singular
- Genitiv: des Singulars
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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