Singular
das
Studium
study, studies
Plural: die Studien
Why does the noun Studium have the article das?
Nouns ending in -um (Latin origin) are neuter. Look at the bolded -um in the noun above — that suffix is the giveaway.
Examples
das Museum (museum), das Zentrum (center), das Datum (date), das Album (album), das Stadium (stadium), das Aquarium (aquarium), das Publikum (audience)
Declension table for German noun Studium
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Studium | ein Studium | kein Studium |
| Akkusativ | das Studium | ein Studium | kein Studium |
| Dativ | dem Studium | einem Studium | keinem Studium |
| Genitiv | des Studiums | eines Studiums | keines Studiums |
| Nominativ | die Studien | Studien | keine Studien |
| Akkusativ | die Studien | Studien | keine Studien |
| Dativ | den Studien | Studien | keinen Studien |
| Genitiv | der Studien | Studien | keiner Studien |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Studium in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Studium ist sehr interessant.The new course of study is very interesting. | Ein gutes Studium dauert mehrere Jahre.A good course of study lasts several years. | Kein ganzes Studium ist wirklich einfach.No course of study is really easy. |
| Akkusativ | Ich beginne das neue Studium im Herbst.I am starting the new course of study in the fall. | Sie sucht ein passendes Studium.She is looking for a suitable course of study. | Er will kein langes Studium anfangen.He doesn't want to start a long course of study. |
| Dativ | Ich bin mit dem ganzen Studium zufrieden.I am quite satisfied with the course of study. | Er widmet sich einem neuen Studium.He is dedicating himself to a new course of study. | Mit keinem interessanten Studium verdient man Geld.With no interesting study does one earn money. |
| Genitiv | Das Ende des langen Studiums ist nah.The end of the long course of study is near. | Die Dauer eines medizinischen Studiums variiert stark.The duration of a medical course of study varies greatly. | Trotz keines abgeschlossenen Studiums hat er Erfolg.Despite no completed degree, he is successful. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Studien sind oft theoretisch.The new studies are often theoretical. | Viele Studien beweisen diese Theorie.Many studies prove this theory. | Keine neuen Studien finden dieses Jahr statt.No new studies are taking place this year. |
| Akkusativ | Wir lesen die aktuellen Studien genau.We are reading the current studies carefully. | Er hat interessante Studien veröffentlicht.He has published interesting studies. | Ich finde keine wissenschaftlichen Studien dazu.I can't find any scientific studies on this. |
| Dativ | Ich glaube den neuen Studien nicht.I don't believe the new studies. | Nach langen Studien war er sicher.After long studies, he was sure. | Er vertraut keinen alten Studien mehr.He no longer trusts any old studies. |
| Genitiv | Die Ergebnisse der neuen Studien sind eindeutig.The results of the new studies are clear. | Die Themen aktueller Studien sind vielfältig.The topics of current studies are diverse. | Die Veröffentlichung keiner weiteren Studien ist geplant.The publication of no further studies is planned. |
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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 Studium?
It is das Studium. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Studium 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 Studium?
The German noun Studium is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Studium?
The plural form of das Studium is die Studien. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Studium mean in English?
The German word das Studium translates to “study, studies” in English.
How do you decline das Studium?
Like all German nouns, Studium changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Studium
- Akkusativ: das Studium
- Dativ: dem Studium
- Genitiv: des Studiums
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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