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