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