Why does the noun Gel 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 Gel
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Gel | ein Gel | kein Gel |
| Akkusativ | das Gel | ein Gel | kein Gel |
| Dativ | dem Gel | einem Gel | keinem Gel |
| Genitiv | des Gels | eines Gels | eines Gels |
| Nominativ | die Gele | Gele | keine Gele |
| Akkusativ | die Gele | Gele | keine Gele |
| Dativ | den Gelen | Gelen | keinen Gelen |
| Genitiv | der Gele | Gele | keiner Gele |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Gel in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Gel ist hier.The new gel is here. | Ein gutes Gel riecht gut.A good gel smells good. | Kein altes Gel ist da.No old gel is there. |
| Akkusativ | Ich brauche das rote Gel.I need the red gel. | Er kauft ein kleines Gel.He buys a small gel. | Ich habe kein frisches Gel.I have no fresh gel. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem neuen Gel Farbe.I give color to the new gel. | Er arbeitet mit einem kleinen Gel.He works with a small gel. | Ich arbeite mit keinem guten Gel.I work with no good gel. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des neuen Gels ist schön.The color of the new gel is beautiful. | Der Geruch eines eines alten Gels ist stark.The smell of an old gel is strong. | Der Preis eines guten Gels ist günstig.The price of no good gel is affordable. |
| Nominativ | Die teueren Gele sind teuer.The expensive gels are expensive. | Wichtige Gele sind wichtig.Important gels are important. | Keine guten Gele sind hier.No good gels are here. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die neuen Gele.We see the new gels. | Sie sucht gute Gele.She is looking for good gels. | Ich finde keine alten Gele.I find no old gels. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den alten Gelen Wasser.I give water to the old gels. | Sie spielt mit bunten Gelen.She plays with colorful gels. | Ich arbeite mit keinen guten Gelen.I work with no good gels. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der neuen Gele ist gut.The quality of the new gels is good. | Der Zweck guter Gele ist klar.The purpose of good gels is clear. | Der Geschmack keiner neuen Gele ist gut.The taste of no new gels 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 Gel?
It is das Gel. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Gel 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 Gel?
The plural form of das Gel is die Gele. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Gel mean in English?
The German word das Gel translates to “gel” in English.
How do you decline das Gel?
Like all German nouns, Gel changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Gel
- Akkusativ: das Gel
- Dativ: dem Gel
- Genitiv: des Gels
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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