Singular

das

Gelenk

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

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

The plural form of das Gelenk is die Gelenke. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does das Gelenk mean in English?

The German word das Gelenk translates to “joint/hinge” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Gelenk?

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

joint/hinge

Plural: die Gelenke

Strong

Why does the noun Gelenk have the article das?

Most nouns beginning with prefix Ge- are neuter.

Examples

das Gebäude (building), das Gespräch (conversation), das Geschenk (gift), das Getränk (drink), das Geschirr (dishes), das Gemüse (vegetables)

Exceptions

der Gebrauch (use), der Gedanke (thought), der Geruch (smell), der Geschmack (taste), der Gewinn (profit), die Gefahr (danger), die Geschichte (history), die Geduld (patience), die Gewalt (power)

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Declension table for German noun Gelenk

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Gelenk	ein Gelenk	kein Gelenk
Akkusativ	das Gelenk	ein Gelenk	kein Gelenk
Dativ	dem Gelenk	einem Gelenk	keinem Gelenk
Genitiv	des Gelenkes	eines Gelenkes	keines Gelenkes
Nominativ	die Gelenke	Gelenke	keine Gelenke
Akkusativ	die Gelenke	Gelenke	keine Gelenke
Dativ	den Gelenken	Gelenken	keinen Gelenken
Genitiv	der Gelenke	Gelenke	keiner Gelenke

Examples in context

Real sentences using Gelenk in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das alte Gelenk ist steif.The old joint is stiff.	Ein neues Gelenk tut weh.A new joint hurts.	Kein passendes Gelenk ist dabei.No suitable joint is included.
Akkusativ	Ich brauche das richtige Gelenk.I need the right joint.	Er sucht ein stabiles Gelenk.He is looking for a stable joint.	Wir haben kein passendes Gelenk.We don't have a suitable joint.
Dativ	Ich arbeite mit dem alten Gelenk.I work with the old joint.	Mit einem kleinen Gelenk geht es.It works with a small joint.	Er arbeitet mit keinem guten Gelenk.He works with no good joint.
Genitiv	Die Farbe des alten Gelenkes ist grau.The color of the old joint is gray.	Der Preis eines neuen Gelenkes ist hoch.The price of a new joint is high.	Die Größe keines passenden Gelenkes ist bekannt.The size of no suitable joint is known.
Nominativ	Die kleinen Gelenke sind flexibel.The small joints are flexible.	Gute Gelenke sind wichtig.Good joints are important.	Keine großen Gelenke passen.No large joints fit.
Akkusativ	Sie kauft die neuen Gelenke.She buys the new joints.	Ich sehe gute Gelenke.I see good joints.	Er findet keine kleinen Gelenke.He finds no small joints.
Dativ	Ich arbeite mit den neuen Gelenken.I work with the new joints.	Mit guten Gelenken ist es einfach.It's easy with good joints.	Er kommt mit keinen schlechten Gelenken.He comes with no bad joints.
Genitiv	Die Qualität der guten Gelenke ist wichtig.The quality of the good joints is important.	Die Funktion guter Gelenke ist klar.The function of good joints is clear.	Die Herkunft keiner schlechten Gelenke ist bekannt.The origin of no bad joints is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Gelenk?

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

The plural form of das Gelenk is die Gelenke. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Gelenk mean in English?

The German word das Gelenk translates to “joint/hinge” in English.

How do you decline das Gelenk?

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

Nominativ: das Gelenk
Akkusativ: das Gelenk
Dativ: dem Gelenk
Genitiv: des Gelenkes

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.