Is it der, die or das Motto?
DAS
Motto
The correct article in German of Motto is das. So it is das Motto! (nominative case)
The word Motto is neuter, therefore the correct article is das.
In addition to the plural "mottos", the plural "Motti" is sometimes used, but it is not listed in important dictionaries
German declension of Motto?
How does the declension of Motto work in the nominative, accusative, dative and genitive cases? Here you can find all forms in the singular as well as in the plural:
| 1 | Singular | Plural 1 | Plural 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Motto | die Mottos | die Motti |
| Genitive | des Mottos | der Mottos | der Motti |
| Dative | dem Motto | den Mottos | den Motti |
| Akkusative | das Motto | die Mottos | die Motti |
What is the meaning of Motto in German?
Motto is defined as:
[1] A - often keyword -like - programmatic statement that should characterize or shape a person, institution or event
[1] eine – oft schlagwortartige – programmatische Aussage, die eine Person, Institution oder Veranstaltung charakterisieren oder prägen sollHow to use Motto in a sentence?
Example sentences in German using Motto with translations in English.
[1] Er lebte immer nach dem Motto: Warum einfach, wenn's auch schwer geht?
[1] He always lived according to the motto: why simple when it is also difficult[1] „Leben aus Gottes Kraft - viele Besucher beziehen das Motto des Katholikentags wohl eher auf ihre persönliche Frömmigkeit und Sinnfindung.“
[1] "Life of God's strength - many visitors are likely to draw the motto of the Catholic Day to their personal piety and finding meaning"
