Why does the noun Glas 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 Glas
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Glas | ein Glas | kein Glas |
| Akkusativ | das Glas | ein Glas | kein Glas |
| Dativ | dem Glas | einem Glas | keinem Glas |
| Genitiv | des Glases | eines Glases | keines Glases |
| Nominativ | die Gläser | Gläser | keine Gläser |
| Akkusativ | die Gläser | Gläser | keine Gläser |
| Dativ | den Gläsern | Gläsern | keinen Gläsern |
| Genitiv | der Gläser | Gläser | keiner Gläser |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Glas in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das saubere Glas steht auf dem Tisch.The clean glass is on the table. | Hier ist ein leeres Glas.Here is an empty glass. | Kein einziges Glas ist mehr da.Not a single glass is left. |
| Akkusativ | Ich nehme das kalte Glas.I'll take the cold glass. | Er kauft ein neues Glas.He is buying a new glass. | Sie möchte kein schmutziges Glas.She doesn't want a dirty glass. |
| Dativ | Wasser ist in dem vollen Glas.Water is in the full glass. | Er stößt mit einem großen Glas an.He toasts with a big glass. | Mit keinem zerbrochenen Glas kann man trinken.You can't drink with a broken glass. |
| Genitiv | Der Rand des kleinen Glases ist nass.The rim of the small glass is wet. | Der Inhalt eines halbvollen Glases ist unklar.The content of a half-full glass is unclear. | Trotz keines sauberen Glases trank er.Despite no clean glass, he drank. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Gläser sind im Schrank.The new glasses are in the cupboard. | Alte Gläser stehen auf dem Regal.Old glasses are on the shelf. | Keine sauberen Gläser sind verfügbar.No clean glasses are available. |
| Akkusativ | Wir spülen die schmutzigen Gläser.We are washing the dirty glasses. | Ich brauche noch volle Gläser.I still need full glasses. | Er hat keine leeren Gläser gesehen.He saw no empty glasses. |
| Dativ | Er serviert Wein in den teuren Gläsern.He serves wine in the expensive glasses. | Sie kommt mit bunten Gläsern.She comes with colorful glasses. | In keinen schmutzigen Gläsern serviert man edlen Wein.In dirty glasses, fine wine is not served. |
| Genitiv | Der Klang der feinen Gläser ist schön.The sound of the fine glasses is beautiful. | Die Form vieler alter Gläser ist rund.The shape of many old glasses is round. | Wegen keiner passenden Gläser gab es Wasser.Because of no suitable glasses, there was water. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Glas?
It is das Glas. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Glas 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 Glas?
The German noun Glas is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Glas?
The plural form of das Glas is die Gläser. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Glas mean in English?
The German word das Glas translates to “glass” in English.
How do you decline das Glas?
Like all German nouns, Glas changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Glas
- Akkusativ: das Glas
- Dativ: dem Glas
- Genitiv: des Glases
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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