Why does the noun Tor 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 Tor
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Tor | ein Tor | kein Tor |
| Akkusativ | das Tor | ein Tor | kein Tor |
| Dativ | dem Tor | einem Tor | keinem Tor |
| Genitiv | des Tores | eines Tores | keines Tores |
| Nominativ | die Tore | Tore | keine Tore |
| Akkusativ | die Tore | Tore | keine Tore |
| Dativ | den Toren | Toren | keinen Toren |
| Genitiv | der Tore | Tore | keiner Tore |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Tor in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Tor ist offen.The large gate is open. | Ein altes Tor steht dort.An old gate stands there. | Kein Tor ist hier zu sehen.No gate is visible here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das große Tor.I see the large gate. | Er sucht ein offenes Tor.He is looking for an open gate. | Wir haben kein Tor gefunden.We found no gate. |
| Dativ | Ich stehe vor dem großen Tor.I am standing in front of the large gate. | Er wartet an einem Tor.He is waiting at a gate. | Sie geht zu keinem Tor.She goes to no gate. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des alten Tores ist rot.The color of the old gate is red. | Der Schlüssel eines Tores fehlt.The key of a gate is missing. | Der Wert keines Tores ist hoch.The value of no gate is high. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Tore sind geschlossen.The new gates are closed. | Schöne Tore schmücken den Garten.Beautiful gates adorn the garden. | Keine Tore sind mehr da.No gates are left. |
| Akkusativ | Sie öffnen die alten Tore.They open the old gates. | Wir brauchen neue Tore.We need new gates. | Ich sehe keine Tore dort.I see no gates there. |
| Dativ | Er steht vor den alten Toren.He is standing in front of the old gates. | Sie spielt mit kleinen Toren.She plays with small gates. | Ich spreche mit keinen Toren.I speak with no gates. |
| Genitiv | Die Größe der alten Tore ist beeindruckend.The size of the old gates is impressive. | Der Bau neuer Tore ist teuer.The construction of new gates is expensive. | Die Funktion keiner Tore ist klar.The function of no gates is clear. |
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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 Tor?
It is das Tor. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Tor 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 Tor?
The German noun Tor is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Tor?
The plural form of das Tor is die Tore. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Tor mean in English?
The German word das Tor translates to “gate, goal” in English.
How do you decline das Tor?
Like all German nouns, Tor changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Tor
- Akkusativ: das Tor
- Dativ: dem Tor
- Genitiv: des Tores
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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