Singular
der
Tatort
crime scene
Plural: die Tatorte
Why does the noun Tatort 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 Tatort
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Tatort | ein Tatort | kein Tatort |
| Akkusativ | den Tatort | einen Tatort | keinen Tatort |
| Dativ | dem Tatort | einem Tatort | keinem Tatort |
| Nominativ | die Tatorte | Tatorte | keine Tatorte |
| Akkusativ | die Tatorte | Tatorte | keine Tatorte |
| Dativ | der Tatorte | Tatorten | keiner Tatorte |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Tatort in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der neue Tatort ist hier.The new crime scene is here. | Ein wichtiger Tatort ist wichtig.An important crime scene is crucial. | Kein klarer Tatort existiert.No clear crime scene exists. |
| Akkusativ | Die Polizei untersucht den neuen Tatort.The police are investigating the new crime scene. | Er findet einen weiteren Tatort.He finds another crime scene. | Ich sehe keinen klaren Tatort.I see no clear crime scene. |
| Dativ | Ich bin an dem neuen Tatort.I am at the new crime scene. | Er arbeitet an einem unbekannten Tatort.He is working at an unknown crime scene. | Ich finde an keinem alten Tatort nichts.I find nothing at no old crime scene. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Tatorte sind gesperrt.The old crime scenes are cordoned off. | Viele Tatorte sind oft klein.Many crime scenes are often small. | Keine neuen Tatorte sind sicher.No new crime scenes are safe. |
| Akkusativ | Sie untersuchen die alten Tatorte.They are investigating the old crime scenes. | Wir finden viele Tatorte oft.We often find many crime scenes. | Sie sehen keine neuen Tatorte.They see no new crime scenes. |
| Dativ | Die Spuren der alten Tatorte sind wichtig.The traces of the old crime scenes are important. | Die Analyse von vielen Tatorten ist schwer.The analysis of many crime scenes is difficult. | Die Beweise keiner neuen Tatorte sind unklar.The evidence of no new crime scenes is unclear. |
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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 Tatort?
It is der Tatort. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Tatort 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 Tatort?
The plural form of der Tatort is die Tatorte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Tatort mean in English?
The German word der Tatort translates to “crime scene” in English.
How do you decline der Tatort?
Like all German nouns, Tatort changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Tatort
- Akkusativ: den Tatort
- Dativ: dem Tatort
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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