Why does the noun Fleisch 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 Fleisch
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Fleisch | ein Fleisch | kein Fleisch |
| Akkusativ | das Fleisch | ein Fleisch | kein Fleisch |
| Dativ | dem Fleisch | einem Fleisch | keinem Fleisch |
| Genitiv | des Fleisches | eines Fleisches | keines Fleisches |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Fleisch in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das frische Fleisch schmeckt sehr gut.The fresh meat tastes very good. | Ein gutes Fleisch ist teuer.Good meat is expensive. | Kein altes Fleisch ist gesund.No old meat is healthy. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe das frische Fleisch heute.I am buying the fresh meat today. | Sie isst ein gutes Fleisch gern.She likes to eat good meat. | Er mag kein altes Fleisch essen.He doesn't like to eat old meat. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem frischen Fleisch Gewürze.I give the fresh meat spices. | Sie kocht mit einem guten Fleisch.She cooks with good meat. | Er würzt keinem alten Fleisch mehr.He no longer seasons any old meat. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des frischen Fleisches ist hoch.The price of the fresh meat is high. | Die Qualität eines guten Fleisches ist wichtig.The quality of good meat is important. | Der Geruch keines alten Fleisches ist gut.The smell of no old meat is good. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Fleisch?
It is das Fleisch. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Fleisch 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 Fleisch?
The German noun Fleisch is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Fleisch?
The noun Fleisch is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Fleisch mean in English?
The German word das Fleisch translates to “meat, flesh” in English.
How do you decline das Fleisch?
Like all German nouns, Fleisch changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Fleisch
- Akkusativ: das Fleisch
- Dativ: dem Fleisch
- Genitiv: des Fleisches
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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