Singular
das
Zitat
quotation, quote
Plural: die Zitate
Why does the noun Zitat have the article das?
Many nouns ending in -at are neuter.
Examples
das Format (format), das Referat (report), das Plakat (poster), das Resultat (result)
Exceptions
der Automat (vending machine), der Apparat (apparatus)
Declension table for German noun Zitat
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Zitat | ein Zitat | kein Zitat |
| Akkusativ | das Zitat | ein Zitat | kein Zitat |
| Dativ | dem Zitat | einem Zitat | keinem Zitat |
| Genitiv | des Zitats | eines Zitats | keines Zitats |
| Nominativ | die Zitate | Zitate | keine Zitate |
| Akkusativ | die Zitate | Zitate | keine Zitate |
| Dativ | den Zitaten | Zitaten | keinen Zitaten |
| Genitiv | der Zitate | Zitaten | keiner Zitate |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Zitat in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das Zitat ist sehr bekannt.The quote is very well known. | Ein neues Zitat erscheint heute.A new quote appears today. | Hier ist kein Zitat richtig.No quote is correct here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich lese das Zitat jetzt.I am reading the quote now. | Er braucht ein gutes Zitat.He needs a good quote. | Sie findet kein passendes Zitat.She finds no suitable quote. |
| Dativ | Ich folge dem Zitat.I follow the quote. | Er gibt einem Zitat Bedeutung.He gives a quote meaning. | Sie vertraut keinem falschen Zitat.She trusts no false quote. |
| Genitiv | Der Autor des Zitats ist unbekannt.The author of the quote is unknown. | Der Sinn eines Zitats ist klar.The meaning of a quote is clear. | Die Quelle keines Zitats ist sicher.The source of no quote is certain. |
| Nominativ | Die Zitate sind alle lang.All the quotes are long. | Zitate sind oft schwer zu merken.Quotes are often difficult to remember. | Keine Zitate sind hier wichtig.No quotes are important here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir haben die Zitate gefunden.We have found the quotes. | Ich mag Zitate sehr.I like quotes very much. | Ich sehe keine alten Zitate.I see no old quotes. |
| Dativ | Wir gehen zu den Zitaten.We go to the quotes. | Ich gebe Zitaten neue Kraft.I give quotes new strength. | Er hilft keinen langen Zitaten.He helps no long quotes. |
| Genitiv | Die Länge der Zitate ist wichtig.The length of the quotes is important. | Die Bedeutung von Zitaten ist groß.The importance of quotes is great. | Die Herkunft keiner Zitate ist bekannt.The origin of no quotes is known. |
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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 Zitat?
It is das Zitat. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Zitat 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 Zitat?
The German noun Zitat is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Zitat?
The plural form of das Zitat is die Zitate. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Zitat mean in English?
The German word das Zitat translates to “quotation, quote” in English.
How do you decline das Zitat?
Like all German nouns, Zitat changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Zitat
- Akkusativ: das Zitat
- Dativ: dem Zitat
- Genitiv: des Zitats
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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