Singular

das

Gut

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

It is das Gut. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Gut is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What CEFR level is the word Gut?

The German noun Gut is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

Q: What is the plural of das Gut?

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

Q: What does das Gut mean in English?

The German word das Gut translates to “estate, goods” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Gut?

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

estate, goods

Plural: die Güter

Strong

Why does the noun Gut 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 Gut

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Gut	ein Gut	kein Gut
Akkusativ	das Gut	ein Gut	kein Gut
Dativ	dem Gut	einem Gut	keinem Gut
Genitiv	des Gutes	eines Gutes	keines Gutes
Nominativ	die Güter	Güter	keine Güter
Akkusativ	die Güter	Güter	keine Güter
Dativ	den Gütern	Gütern	keinen Gütern
Genitiv	der Güter	Güter	keiner Güter

Examples in context

Real sentences using Gut in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Gut ist sehr wichtig.The new good is very important.	Ein gutes Gut kommt heute an.A good arrives today.	Es gibt kein Gut in diesem Bereich.There is no good in this area.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe das neue Gut dort.I see the new good there.	Wir suchen ein gutes Gut für das Projekt.We are looking for a good for the project.	Er möchte kein Gut haben, er ist müde.He doesn't want good, he is tired.
Dativ	Ich helfe dem neuen Gut beim Transport.I help the new property with the transport.	Er hilft einem guten Gut bei der Arbeit.He helps a good with the work.	Sie gibt keinem Gut eine Chance.She gives no good a chance.
Genitiv	Der Beginn des neuen Gutes ist um zehn Uhr.The beginning of the new good is at ten o'clock.	Das Ende eines guten Gutes war überraschend.The end of a good was surprising.	Der Zweck keines Gutes ist unklar.The purpose of no good is unclear.
Nominativ	Die alten Güter sind sehr beliebt.The old goods are very popular.	Wertvolle Güter sind oft nützlich.Valuable goods are often useful.	Es gibt keine Güter am Wochenende.There are no goods on the weekend.
Akkusativ	Sie besuchen die wertvollen Güter im Museum.They visit the valuable goods in the museum.	Wir bieten verschiedene Güter für Gruppen an.We offer various goods for groups.	Ich sehe keine Güter in diesem Monat.I don't see any goods this month.
Dativ	Ich bin zufrieden mit den wertvollen Gütern.I am satisfied with the valuable goods.	Manchmal gibt es Probleme bei alten Gütern.Sometimes there are problems with old goods.	Er nimmt an keinen Gütern teil, er ist krank.He does not participate in any goods, he is sick.
Genitiv	Die Dauer der verschiedenen Güter variiert.The duration of the various goods varies.	Die Qualität guter Güter ist wichtig.The quality of good goods is important.	Der Inhalt keiner Güter ist unbekannt.The content of no goods is unknown.

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Is it der, die, or das Gut?

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

The German noun Gut is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Gut?

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

What does das Gut mean in English?

The German word das Gut translates to “estate, goods” in English.

How do you decline das Gut?

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

Nominativ: das Gut
Akkusativ: das Gut
Dativ: dem Gut
Genitiv: des Gutes

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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Why does the noun Gut have the article das?

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Is it der, die, or das Gut?

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What is the plural of das Gut?

What does das Gut mean in English?

How do you decline das Gut?

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