Singular
das
Volumen
volume, total amount
Plural: die Volumen
Why does the noun Volumen 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 Volumen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Volumen | ein Volumen | kein Volumen |
| Akkusativ | das Volumen | ein Volumen | kein Volumen |
| Dativ | dem Volumen | einem Volumen | keinem Volumen |
| Genitiv | des Volumens | eines Volumens | keines Volumens |
| Nominativ | die Volumen | Volumen | keine Volumen |
| Akkusativ | die Volumen | Volumen | keine Volumen |
| Dativ | den Volumen | Volumen | keinen Volumen |
| Genitiv | der Volumen | Volumen | keiner Volumen |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Volumen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Volumen ist beeindruckend.The large volume is impressive. | Ein großes Volumen ist messbar.A large volume is measurable. | Kein großes Volumen ist vorhanden.No large volume is present. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das große Volumen.I see the large volume. | Er misst ein großes Volumen.He measures a large volume. | Sie hat kein großes Volumen.She has no large volume. |
| Dativ | Er arbeitet mit dem großen Volumen.He works with the large volume. | Ich rechne mit einem großen Volumen.I count on a large volume. | Sie plant mit keinem großen Volumen.She plans with no large volume. |
| Genitiv | Die Größe des großen Volumens ist klar.The size of the large volume is clear. | Der Wert eines großen Volumens ist hoch.The value of a large volume is high. | Die Wirkung keines großen Volumens ist bekannt.The effect of no large volume is known. |
| Nominativ | Die großen Volumen sind wichtig.The large volumes are important. | Große Volumen sind selten.Large volumes are rare. | Keine großen Volumen sind hier.No large volumes are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir prüfen die großen Volumen.We check the large volumes. | Ich brauche große Volumen.I need large volumes. | Sie findet keine großen Volumen.She finds no large volumes. |
| Dativ | Wir arbeiten mit den großen Volumen.We work with the large volumes. | Er rechnet mit großen Volumen.He calculates with large volumes. | Sie vertraut keinen großen Volumen.She trusts no large volumes. |
| Genitiv | Die Details der großen Volumen sind wichtig.The details of the large volumes are important. | Der Zweck großer Volumen ist unklar.The purpose of large volumes is unclear. | Die Gültigkeit keiner großen Volumen ist sicher.The validity of no large volumes is certain. |
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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 Volumen?
It is das Volumen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Volumen 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 Volumen?
The German noun Volumen is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Volumen?
The plural form of das Volumen is die Volumen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Volumen mean in English?
The German word das Volumen translates to “volume, total amount” in English.
How do you decline das Volumen?
Like all German nouns, Volumen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Volumen
- Akkusativ: das Volumen
- Dativ: dem Volumen
- Genitiv: des Volumens
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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