Why does the noun Blutspenden 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 Blutspenden

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Blutspendeeine Blutspendekeine Blutspende
Akkusativdie Blutspendeeine Blutspendekeine Blutspende
Dativder Blutspendeeiner Blutspendekeiner Blutspende
Genitivder Blutspendeeiner Blutspendekeiner Blutspende

Examples in context

Real sentences using Blutspenden in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die neue Blutspende ist wichtig.The new blood donation is important.
Eine gute Blutspende rettet Leben.A good blood donation saves lives.
Keine Blutspende ist umsonst.No blood donation is in vain.
Akkusativ
Ich organisiere die neue Blutspende.I organize the new blood donation.
Er plant eine große Blutspende.He plans a big blood donation.
Ich sehe keine Blutspende.I see no blood donation.
Dativ
Ich helfe bei der neuen Blutspende.I help with the new blood donation.
Er spricht über einer guten Blutspende.He talks about a good blood donation.
Ich bin bei keiner Blutspende nicht dabei.I am not present at any blood donation.
Genitiv
Der Zweck der neuen Blutspende ist klar.The purpose of the new blood donation is clear.
Die Wichtigkeit einer guten Blutspende ist groß.The importance of a good blood donation is great.
Der Wert keiner Blutspende ist gering.The value of no blood donation is low.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Blutspenden?

It is das Blutspenden. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Blutspenden is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Blutspenden?

The noun Blutspenden is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Blutspenden mean in English?

The German word das Blutspenden translates to “blood donation” in English.

How do you decline das Blutspenden?

Like all German nouns, Blutspenden changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die Blutspende
  • Akkusativ: die Blutspende
  • Dativ: der Blutspende
  • Genitiv: der Blutspende

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.