The idea
Use der Markt for the nominative singular, den Markt for the accusative, dem Markt for the dative, and des Marktes for the genitive. In the dative plural use den Märkten.
| Kasus | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Markt | die Märkte |
| Akkusativ | den Markt | die Märkte |
| Dativ | dem Markt | den Märkten |
| Genitiv | des Marktes | der Märkte |
Meaning and useful combinations
Markt has the plural Märkte. Auf dem Markt is usual for shopping at an open market; im Supermarkt refers to the building.
Useful combinations: auf dem Markt einkaufen; der Wochenmarkt; ein regionaler Markt. Practise each as a complete phrase; the article belongs to the noun even when an adjective comes between them.
Article check: nominative singular
die Marktder MarktThis check asks for the nominative singular: der Markt. In the meaning taught here, Markt is masculine. The nominative plural is die Märkte. Learn both forms together; an English translation does not determine German gender.
Examples
- Der Markt beginnt am Samstag schon um sieben.The market starts at seven on Saturdays.
- Wir besuchen den Markt hinter der Kirche.We visit the market behind the church.
- Auf dem Markt kaufen wir frische Kräuter.We buy fresh herbs at the market.
- Die Stände des Marktes werden am Nachmittag abgebaut.The market stalls are dismantled in the afternoon.
- Die Märkte in den Nachbarorten finden an anderen Tagen statt.The markets in the neighboring towns take place on other days.
- Auf diesen Märkten gibt es auch handgemachte Waren.These markets also sell handmade goods.
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Watch out
Do not transfer the gender of a translated word into German. The basic learning pair is der Markt — die Märkte. Markt has the plural Märkte. Auf dem Markt is usual for shopping at an open market; im Supermarkt refers to the building.
Try it yourself
___ Markt (der / die / das)
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der
der: Markt is masculine.
Plural: der Markt → die ___
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Märkte
Märkte: the plural has the article die in the nominative and accusative.
Dativ Singular: mit ___ Markt (dem / der)
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dem
dem: mit takes the dative, giving mit dem Markt.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
___ Markt (der / die / das)
Plural: der Markt → die ___
Dativ Singular: mit ___ Markt (dem / der)
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Tap the words in the right order.
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Read the six situations, identify Markt and its forms, then complete the article, plural and dative checks without looking at the table.