Cuttermesser

Q: Is it der, die, or das Cuttermesser?

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

Q: What is the plural of das Cuttermesser?

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

Q: What does das Cuttermesser mean in English?

The German word das Cuttermesser translates to “utility knife” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Cuttermesser?

Like all German nouns, Cuttermesser changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: das Cuttermesser Akkusativ: das Cuttermesser Dativ: dem Cuttermesser 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.

utility knife

Plural: die Cuttermesser

Strong

Why does the noun Cuttermesser 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 Cuttermesser

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Cuttermesser	ein Cuttermesser	kein Cuttermesser
Akkusativ	das Cuttermesser	ein Cuttermesser	kein Cuttermesser
Dativ	dem Cuttermesser	einem Cuttermesser	keinem Cuttermesser
Nominativ	die Cuttermesser	Cuttermesser	keine Cuttermesser
Akkusativ	die Cuttermesser	Cuttermesser	keine Cuttermesser
Dativ	der Cuttermesser	vieler Cuttermesser	keiner Cuttermesser

Examples in context

Real sentences using Cuttermesser in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Cuttermesser ist scharf.The new utility knife is sharp.	Ein Cuttermesser ist sehr nützlich.A utility knife is very useful.	Kein Cuttermesser ist hier nötig.No utility knife is needed here.
Akkusativ	Ich brauche das große Cuttermesser.I need the big utility knife.	Er sucht ein gutes Cuttermesser.He is looking for a good utility knife.	Ich habe kein Cuttermesser dabei.I don't have a utility knife with me.
Dativ	Ich schneide mit dem Cuttermesser.I cut with the utility knife.	Er arbeitet mit einem alten Cuttermesser.He works with an old utility knife.	Ich arbeite mit keinem Cuttermesser.I work with no utility knife.
Nominativ	Die alten Cuttermesser sind stumpf.The old utility knives are blunt.	Cuttermesser sind oft gefährlich.Utility knives are often dangerous.	Keine Cuttermesser sind verfügbar.No utility knives are available.
Akkusativ	Wir kaufen die neuen Cuttermesser.We are buying the new utility knives.	Ich sehe Cuttermesser auf dem Tisch.I see utility knives on the table.	Sie hat keine Cuttermesser gefunden.She found no utility knives.
Dativ	Die Qualität der Cuttermesser ist gut.The quality of the utility knives is good.	Die Größe vieler Cuttermesser variiert.The size of many utility knives varies.	Die Form keiner Cuttermesser ist gleich.The shape of no utility knives is the same.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Cuttermesser?

It is das Cuttermesser. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Cuttermesser 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 Cuttermesser?

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

What does das Cuttermesser mean in English?

The German word das Cuttermesser translates to “utility knife” in English.

How do you decline das Cuttermesser?

Like all German nouns, Cuttermesser changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Cuttermesser
Akkusativ: das Cuttermesser
Dativ: dem Cuttermesser

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.