The rule that helps here. Days, months, seasons, times of day and weather words are der: der Montag, der Juli, der Sommer, der Abend, der Regen.
Monat in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Monat | die Monate |
| Accusative | den Monat | die Monate |
| Dative | dem Monat | den Monaten |
| Genitive | des Monats | der Monate |
Monat in use
- A1
Ein Jahr hat zwölf Monate.
A year has twelve months.
- A1
Nächsten Monat ziehe ich um.
I'm moving next month.
- A2
Die Miete zahle ich jeden Monat.
I pay the rent every month.
Good to know
- Genitive also: des Monates. monatlich = monthly.
- pro Monat = per month.
Remember it for good.
In Ziplex you see words like Monat in short German posts at your level, and practise der, die and das in a fun word game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Monat?
It's der Monat. Monat is masculine, and the plural is die Monate.
What does Monat mean?
Monat means month in English.
What is the plural of Monat?
The plural is die Monate. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).