Why does the noun Blut have the article das?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Blut
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Blut | ein Blut | kein Blut |
| Akkusativ | das Blut | ein Blut | kein Blut |
| Dativ | dem Blut | einem Blut | keinem Blut |
| Genitiv | des Blutes | eines Blutes | keines Blutes |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Blut in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das frische Blut ist wichtig.The fresh blood is important. | Ein rotes Blut ist sichtbar.A red blood is visible. | Hier ist kein frisches Blut.There is no fresh blood here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das frische Blut.I see the fresh blood. | Er braucht ein frisches Blut.He needs a fresh blood. | Wir wollen kein frisches Blut.We don't want any fresh blood. |
| Dativ | Er arbeitet mit dem frischen Blut.He works with the fresh blood. | Sie forscht an einem frischen Blut.She researches a fresh blood. | Er arbeitet mit keinem frischen Blut.He works with no fresh blood. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des frischen Blutes ist rot.The color of the fresh blood is red. | Der Geruch eines frischen Blutes ist stark.The smell of a fresh blood is strong. | Der Ursprung keines frischen Blutes ist klar.The origin of no fresh blood is clear. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Blut?
It is das Blut. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Blut is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Blut?
The German noun Blut is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Blut?
The plural form of das Blut is die Blute. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Blut mean in English?
The German word das Blut translates to “blood” in English.
How do you decline das Blut?
Like all German nouns, Blut changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Blut
- Akkusativ: das Blut
- Dativ: dem Blut
- Genitiv: des Blutes
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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