Thermometer

Q: Is it der, die, or das Thermometer?

It is das Thermometer. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Thermometer is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Thermometer?

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

Q: What does das Thermometer mean in English?

The German word das Thermometer translates to “thermometer” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Thermometer?

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

thermometer

Plural: die Thermometer

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Why does the noun Thermometer 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 Thermometer

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Thermometer	ein Thermometer	kein Thermometer
Akkusativ	das Thermometer	ein Thermometer	kein Thermometer
Dativ	dem Thermometer	einem Thermometer	keinem Thermometer
Genitiv	des Thermometers	eines Thermometers	keines Thermometers
Nominativ	die Thermometer	Thermometer	keine Thermometer
Akkusativ	die Thermometer	Thermometer	keine Thermometer
Dativ	den Thermometern	Thermometern	keinen Thermometern
Genitiv	der Thermometer	Thermometer	keiner Thermometer

Examples in context

Real sentences using Thermometer in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Thermometer ist hier.The new thermometer is here.	Ein neues Thermometer liegt dort.A new thermometer lies there.	Kein neues Thermometer funktioniert.No new thermometer works.
Akkusativ	Ich brauche das neue Thermometer.I need the new thermometer.	Er sucht ein neues Thermometer.He is looking for a new thermometer.	Wir finden kein neues Thermometer.We can't find any new thermometer.
Dativ	Ich messe mit dem neuen Thermometer.I measure with the new thermometer.	Er hilft einem neuen Thermometer.He helps a new thermometer.	Sie vertraut keinem neuen Thermometer.She trusts no new thermometer.
Genitiv	Die Anzeige des neuen Thermometers ist falsch.The display of the new thermometer is wrong.	Der Wert eines eines neuen Thermometers ist gering.The value of a new thermometer is low.	Die Funktion keines keines neuen Thermometers ist klar.The function of no new thermometer is clear.
Nominativ	Die neuen Thermometer sind alt.The new thermometers are old.	Neue Thermometer sind nutzlos.New thermometers are useless.	Keine neuen Thermometer sind genau.No new thermometers are accurate.
Akkusativ	Wir kaufen die neuen Thermometer.We are buying the new thermometers.	Sie sehen neue Thermometer.They see new thermometers.	Ich habe keine neuen Thermometer.I don't have any new thermometers.
Dativ	Ich arbeite mit den neuen Thermometern.I work with the new thermometers.	Man misst mit neuen Thermometern.One measures with new thermometers.	Wir sprechen mit keinen neuen Thermometern.We don't talk to any new thermometers.
Genitiv	Die Genauigkeit der neuen Thermometer ist schlecht.The accuracy of the new thermometers is bad.	Die Qualität neuer Thermometer ist niedrig.The quality of new thermometers is low.	Der Zustand keiner neuen Thermometer ist gut.The condition of no new thermometers is good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Thermometer?

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

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

What does das Thermometer mean in English?

The German word das Thermometer translates to “thermometer” in English.

How do you decline das Thermometer?

Like all German nouns, Thermometer changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Thermometer
Akkusativ: das Thermometer
Dativ: dem Thermometer
Genitiv: des Thermometers

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.