noun
advertisement, classified ad, ad
B1
Inserat means advertisement or classified ad, used for printed or online ads. It's a neuter noun (das Inserat) with plural Inserate. Common phrase: ein Inserat aufgeben (to place an ad) or ein Inserat in der Zeitung schalten. Declension is regular; genitive der Inserate. No irregular plural.
Examples
Die Firma schaltete ein Inserat, das viele Bewerber anzog, weil die Stelle gut bezahlt wurde.
The company placed an advertisement that attracted many applicants because the position was well paid.
Das Inserat stand in der Kleinanzeigenrubrik der Zeitung.
The classified ad was in the classifieds section of the paper.
Das Inserat hat viele Interessenten angezogen.
The ad attracted a lot of interest.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a small printed ad pinned in a shop window with the word 'Inserat' stamped on it.
Sounds like 'in set rat' — imagine a rat setting up an ad in a set.
Das (neuter) — imagine the ad inside a neutral (gray) box labeled 'das'.
Notes
Inserat is a common word for printed or online advertisements; plural is Inserate. Not to be confused with 'Inspiration' or English 'insert'.