Präsentation is feminine in German — the correct article is die. The plural is die Präsentationen. In English, Präsentation means presentation. Note the spelling: in German it's Präsentation — with an Umlaut.Die Präsentation is an everyday word in business German vocabulary, used when talking about meetings, pitches, or sharing results with a team. It's typically learned at A2–B1 level. Whether you're presenting the Gewinn figures or a new project idea in a Besprechung — you'll need this word. Below you'll find the full declension, example sentences, and a quiz.
Gender rule: Nouns ending in -tion are always feminine in German — no exceptions (die Präsentation, die Investition, die Information). This is one of the easiest gender rules to remember. See all gender patterns in the Article Rules and a full overview at the German Articles.
Präsentation — Declension Table
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Präsentation | die Präsentationen |
| Genitive | der Präsentation | der Präsentationen |
| Dative | der Präsentation | den Präsentationen |
| Accusative | die Präsentation | die Präsentationen |
Example Sentences with Präsentation
Die Präsentation beginnt um 14 Uhr.
(The presentation starts at 2 PM.) — Nominative
Der Kollege hat die Präsentation sehr gut vorbereitet.
(The colleague prepared the presentation very well.) — Accusative
In der Präsentation wurden die Quartalszahlen vorgestellt.
(The quarterly figures were presented in the presentation.) — Dative
Das Ergebnis der Präsentation war überzeugend.
(The result of the presentation was convincing.) — Genitive
Die Präsentationen finden im großen Konferenzraum statt.
(The presentations take place in the large conference room.) — Nominative Plural
Bei den Präsentationen sollte man Blickkontakt halten.
(You should maintain eye contact during the presentations.) — Dative Plural
Related Words & Compounds
Word family (Wortfamilie): präsentieren (to present — verb)
Common compounds (Komposita): die Produktpräsentation (product presentation), die Präsentationstechnik (presentation technique)
Common Mistake with Präsentation
❌ Common mistake: Die Presentation war sehr gut.
✅ Correct: Die Präsentation war sehr gut.
💡 Why: The German spelling is Präsentation — with an ä (Umlaut), not an "e." English speakers often write "Presentation" because it looks almost identical to the English word. But German uses Präsentation, just like the verb präsentieren (to present). Remember the Umlaut — it's a common spelling mistake in written German.
Quick Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Can you get all three right? Apply what you've learned above.
1. Hast du ___ Präsentation schon fertig?
- A) der Präsentation
- B) dem Präsentation
- C) die Präsentation
Check Answer
"Fertig haben" takes an accusative object (what do you have ready?). Feminine accusative = die: die Präsentation.
2. In ___ Präsentation hat sie die neuen Zahlen vorgestellt.
- A) der Präsentation
- B) die Präsentation
- C) dem Präsentation
Check Answer
The preposition in takes the dative when describing a location (where did she present?). Feminine dative = der: in der Präsentation.
3. Das Thema der gelungen___ Präsentation war Innovation.
- A) -er
- B) -e
- C) -en
Check Answer
After the definite article der in the genitive feminine, the adjective ending is -en: der gelungenen Präsentation. After a definite article in the genitive, the adjective ending is always -en — regardless of gender.
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More Work & Business Nouns
- der Lieferant — the supplier
- die Investition — the investment
- der Gewinn — the profit
- die Frist — the deadline
- das Budget — the budget
- die Besprechung — the meeting
- die Aufgabe — the task
- der Chef — the boss
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Practice German Articles →Frequently Asked Questions
Is Präsentation masculine, feminine, or neuter in German?
Präsentation is feminine — the correct article is die. All nouns ending in -tion are feminine in German — no exceptions. This rule covers hundreds of common nouns: die Situation, die Information, die Investition, die Präsentation.
What is the plural of Präsentation?
The plural is die Präsentationen. All nouns ending in -tion form the plural by adding -en. This is one of the most predictable plural patterns in German.
How do you spell Präsentation in German?
The correct German spelling is Präsentation — with an ä (Umlaut), not an "e." English speakers often write "Presentation" because the English word looks almost identical. Remember: German uses Präsentation, just like the verb präsentieren.
What is the difference between Präsentation and Vortrag?
Die Präsentation is a presentation — usually with visual aids like slides, often in a business or academic context. Der Vortrag is a talk or lecture — it focuses more on the spoken content and doesn't necessarily involve slides. A Vortrag can be more formal or academic, while a Präsentation is the standard word in the business world.
