Singular
der
Transport
transportation
Plural: die Transporte
Why does the noun Transport 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 Transport
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Transport | ein Transport | kein Transport |
| Akkusativ | den Transport | einen Transport | keinen Transport |
| Dativ | dem Transport | einem Transport | keinem Transport |
| Genitiv | die Transports | eines Transports | keines Transports |
| Nominativ | die Transporte | Transporte | keine Transporte |
| Akkusativ | die Transporte | Transporte | keine Transporte |
| Dativ | den Transporten | Transporten | keinen Transporten |
| Genitiv | die Transporte | die Transporte | keiner Transporte |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Transport in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der schnelle Transport ist teuer.The fast transport is expensive. | Ein neuer Transport beginnt bald.A new transport begins soon. | Kein Transport ist heute möglich.No transport is possible today. |
| Akkusativ | Wir organisieren den sicheren Transport.We organize the safe transport. | Er braucht einen dringenden Transport.He needs an urgent transport. | Ich sehe keinen Transport hier.I see no transport here. |
| Dativ | Er hilft bei dem schweren Transport.He helps with the heavy transport. | Mit einem schnellen Transport spart man Zeit.With a fast transport, one saves time. | Bei keinem Transport gibt es Probleme.There are no problems with any transport. |
| Genitiv | Die Kosten {art} Transports sind hoch.The costs of the transport are high. | Eines Dauer {art} langen Transports.The duration of the long transport. | Keines Zweck {art} Transports ist klar.The purpose of no transport is clear. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Transporte sind wichtig.The new transports are important. | Transporte kommen täglich an.Many transports arrive daily. | Keine Transporte sind heute geplant.No transports are planned today. |
| Akkusativ | Wir planen die nächsten Transporte.We plan the next transports. | Er organisiert wichtige Transporte.He organizes important transports. | Ich sehe keine Transporte hier.I see no transports here. |
| Dativ | Er hilft bei den schweren Transporten.He helps with the heavy transports. | Mit vielen Transporten kommt Ware.Goods arrive with many transports. | Bei keinen Transporten gibt es Probleme.There are no problems with any transports. |
| Genitiv | Die Kosten {art} Transporte sind hoch.The costs of the transports are high. | Die Dauer vieler Transporte ist lang.The duration of many transports is long. | Keiner Zweck {art} Transporte ist klar.The purpose of no transports 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 Transport?
It is der Transport. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Transport is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Transport?
The German noun Transport is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Transport?
The plural form of der Transport is die Transporte. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Transport mean in English?
The German word der Transport translates to “transportation” in English.
How do you decline der Transport?
Like all German nouns, Transport changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Transport
- Akkusativ: den Transport
- Dativ: dem Transport
- Genitiv: die Transports
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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