Why does the noun Spot have the article der?
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 Spot
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Spot | ein Spot | — |
| Akkusativ | den Spot | einen Spot | — |
| Dativ | dem Spot | einem Spot | — |
| Genitiv | des Spots | eines Spots | — |
| Nominativ | die Spots | — Spots | — |
| Akkusativ | die Spots | — Spots | — |
| Dativ | den Spots | — Spots | — |
| Genitiv | der Spots | — Spots | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Spot 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 Spot?
It is der Spot. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Spot 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 Spot?
The plural form of der Spot is die Spots. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Spot mean in English?
The German word der Spot translates to “commercial” in English.
How do you decline der Spot?
Like all German nouns, Spot changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Spot
- Akkusativ: den Spot
- Dativ: dem Spot
- Genitiv: des Spots
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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