Why does the noun Gold have the article das?
Most metals and chemical elements are neuter.
Examples
das Gold (gold), das Silber (silver), das Eisen (iron), das Kupfer (copper), das Aluminium (aluminum), das Uran (uranium), das Blei (lead)
Exceptions
der Stahl (steel), der Schwefel (sulfur), der Phosphor (phosphorus), die Bronze (bronze)
Declension table for German noun Gold
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Gold | ein Gold | kein Gold |
| Akkusativ | das Gold | ein Gold | kein Gold |
| Dativ | dem Gold | einem Gold | keinem Gold |
| Genitiv | des Goldes | eines Goldes | keines Goldes |
| Nominativ | Gold | Gold | Gold |
| Akkusativ | Gold | Gold | Gold |
| Dativ | Gold | Gold | Gold |
| Genitiv | Gold | Gold | Gold |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Gold in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das reine Gold ist sehr gut.The pure gold is very good. | Ein wertvolles Gold ist wichtig.A valuable gold is important. | Kein billiges Gold gefällt mir.No cheap gold appeals to me. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag das reine Gold sehr.I like the pure gold very much. | Er hat ein wertvolles Gold gefunden.He found a valuable gold. | Ich finde kein billiges Gold nicht.I don't find any cheap gold. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem reinen Gold eine Chance.I give the pure gold a chance. | Mit einem wertvollen Gold ist es besser.With valuable gold, it is better. | Ich vertraue keinem billigen Gold nicht.I don't trust any cheap gold. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des reinen Goldes ist schön.The color of the pure gold is beautiful. | Der Preis eines wertvollen Goldes ist hoch.The price of a valuable gold is high. | Das ist der Ursprung keines billigen Goldes.That is the origin of no cheap gold. |
| Nominativ | Es gibt kein Plural für Gold.There is no plural for Gold. | Es gibt kein Plural für Gold.There is no plural for Gold. | Es gibt kein Plural für Gold.There is no plural for Gold. |
| Akkusativ | Es gibt kein Plural für Gold.There is no plural for Gold. | Es gibt kein Plural für Gold.There is no plural for Gold. | Es gibt kein Plural für Gold.There is no plural for Gold. |
| Dativ | Es gibt kein Plural für Gold.There is no plural for Gold. | Es gibt kein Plural für Gold.There is no plural for Gold. | Es gibt kein Plural für Gold.There is no plural for Gold. |
| Genitiv | Es gibt kein Plural für Gold.There is no plural for Gold. | Es gibt kein Plural für Gold.There is no plural for Gold. | Es gibt kein Plural für Gold.There is no plural for Gold. |
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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 Gold?
It is das Gold. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Gold 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 Gold?
The German noun Gold is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Gold?
The noun Gold is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Gold mean in English?
The German word das Gold translates to “gold” in English.
How do you decline das Gold?
Like all German nouns, Gold changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Gold
- Akkusativ: das Gold
- Dativ: dem Gold
- Genitiv: des Goldes
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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