Why does the noun Studio have the article das?

Most nouns ending in -o are neuter.

Examples

das Auto (car), das Büro (office), das Kino (cinema), das Radio (radio), das Foto (photo), das Konto (account), das Cello (cello)

Exceptions

der Euro (euro), die Avocado (avocado), der Zoo (zoo)

Declension table for German noun Studio

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Studioein Studiokein Studio
Akkusativdas Studioein Studiokein Studio
Dativdem Studioeinem Studiokeinem Studio
Genitivdes Studioseines Studioskeines Studios

Examples in context

Real sentences using Studio in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Studio ist groß.The new studio is big.
Ein kleines Studio öffnet bald.A small studio opens soon.
Kein altes Studio ist frei.No old studio is free.
Akkusativ
Ich besuche das neue Studio.I visit the new studio.
Er mietet ein kleines Studio.He rents a small studio.
Wir brauchen kein altes Studio.We don't need an old studio.
Dativ
Ich arbeite in dem neuen Studio.I work in the new studio.
Er hilft einem kleinen Studio.He helps a small studio.
Sie spricht über keinem alten Studio.She talks about no old studio.
Genitiv
Die Lage des neuen Studios ist gut.The location of the new studio is good.
Der Name eines kleinen Studios ist lustig.The name of a small studio is funny.
Die Größe keines alten Studios ist wichtig.The size of no old studio is important.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Studio?

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

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

What does das Studio mean in English?

The German word das Studio translates to “studio” in English.

How do you decline das Studio?

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

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.