Singular
das
Theater
theater
Plural: die Theater
Why does the noun Theater 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 Theater
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Theater | ein Theater | kein Theater |
| Akkusativ | das Theater | ein Theater | kein Theater |
| Dativ | dem Theater | einem Theater | keinem Theater |
| Genitiv | des Theaters | eines Theaters | keines Theaters |
| Nominativ | die Theater | Theater | keine Theater |
| Akkusativ | die Theater | Theater | keine Theater |
| Dativ | den Theatern | Theatern | keinen Theatern |
| Genitiv | der Theater | Theater | keiner Theater |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Theater in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Theater ist schön.The new theater is beautiful. | Ein kleines Theater ist hier.A small theater is here. | Kein altes Theater hat heute auf.No old theater is open today. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das große Theater.I see the big theater. | Wir besuchen ein modernes Theater.We are visiting a modern theater. | Er mag kein klassisches Theater.He doesn't like classical theater. |
| Dativ | Ich bin in dem neuen Theater.I am in the new theater. | Er arbeitet in einem kleinen Theater.He works in a small theater. | Sie ist mit keinem großen Theater zufrieden.She is not satisfied with any big theater. |
| Genitiv | Der Name des neuen Theaters ist gut.The name of the new theater is good. | Der Eingang eines kleinen Theaters ist dort.The entrance of a small theater is there. | Der Plan keines alten Theaters liegt vor.The plan of no old theater is available. |
| Nominativ | Die großen Theater sind voll.The big theaters are full. | Viele Theater sind heute geschlossen.Many theaters are closed today. | Keine neuen Theater öffnen heute.No new theaters are opening today. |
| Akkusativ | Sie kennt die alten Theater.She knows the old theaters. | Ich suche gute Theater in Berlin.I am looking for good theaters in Berlin. | Wir finden keine offenen Theater.We find no open theaters. |
| Dativ | Wir treffen uns vor den alten Theatern.We are meeting in front of the old theaters. | Er spielt in verschiedenen Theatern.He acts in various theaters. | Ich war in keinen modernen Theatern.I have been in no modern theaters. |
| Genitiv | Die Programme der städtischen Theater sind online.The programs of the city theaters are online. | Die Qualität einiger Theater ist hoch.The quality of some theaters is high. | Trotz keiner guten Theater gehen wir aus.Despite no good theaters, we are going out. |
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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 Theater?
It is das Theater. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Theater 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 Theater?
The German noun Theater is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Theater?
The plural form of das Theater is die Theater. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Theater mean in English?
The German word das Theater translates to “theater” in English.
How do you decline das Theater?
Like all German nouns, Theater changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Theater
- Akkusativ: das Theater
- Dativ: dem Theater
- Genitiv: des Theaters
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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