Why does the noun Gras 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 Gras
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Gras | ein Gras | kein Gras |
| Akkusativ | das Gras | ein Gras | kein Gras |
| Dativ | dem Gras | einem Gras | keinem Gras |
| Genitiv | des Grases | eines Grases | keines Grases |
| Nominativ | die Gräser | Gräser | keine Gräser |
| Akkusativ | die Gräser | Gräser | keine Gräser |
| Dativ | den Gräsern | Gräsern | keinen Gräsern |
| Genitiv | der Gräser | Gräser | keiner Gräser |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Gras in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das frische Gras riecht gut.The fresh grass smells good. | Ein hohes Gras wächst hier.A tall grass grows here. | Kein Gras ist dort sichtbar.No grass is visible there. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das grüne Gras.I see the green grass. | Er mäht ein kleines Gras.He mows a small grass. | Wir brauchen kein Gras mehr.We don't need any more grass. |
| Dativ | Ich sitze auf dem weichen Gras.I sit on the soft grass. | Er liegt auf einem grünen Gras.He lies on a green grass. | Sie spielt auf keinem Gras.She plays on no grass. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des grünen Grases.The color of the green grass. | Der Duft eines frischen Grases.The scent of a fresh grass. | Der Wert keines Grases ist hoch.The value of no grass is high. |
| Nominativ | Die grünen Gräser sind lang.The green grasses are long. | Kurze Gräser bedecken den Boden.Short grasses cover the ground. | Keine Gräser wachsen im Schatten.No grasses grow in the shade. |
| Akkusativ | Sie schneidet die hochen Gräser.She cuts the tall grasses. | Wir pflanzen neue Gräser dort.We plant new grasses there. | Ich mag keine trockenen Gräser.I don't like dry grasses. |
| Dativ | Sie spielt mit den bunten Gräsern.She plays with the colorful grasses. | Wir laufen auf trockenen Gräsern.We walk on dry grasses. | Ich sitze auf keinen Gräsern.I sit on no grasses. |
| Genitiv | Die Schönheit der wilden Gräser.The beauty of the wild grasses. | Der Geruch trockener Gräser ist stark.The smell of dry grasses is strong. | Die Farbe keiner Gräser ist bekannt.The color of no grasses is known. |
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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 Gras?
It is das Gras. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Gras 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 Gras?
The German noun Gras is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Gras?
The plural form of das Gras is die Gräser. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Gras mean in English?
The German word das Gras translates to “grass” in English.
How do you decline das Gras?
Like all German nouns, Gras changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Gras
- Akkusativ: das Gras
- Dativ: dem Gras
- Genitiv: des Grases
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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