Singular

das

Helium

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

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

The noun Helium is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does das Helium mean in English?

The German word das Helium translates to “helium” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Helium?

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

helium

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Why does the noun Helium 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)

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Declension table for German noun Helium

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Helium	ein Helium	kein Helium
Akkusativ	das Helium	ein Helium	kein Helium
Dativ	dem Helium	einem Helium	keinem Helium
Genitiv	des Helium	eines Helium	keines Helium

Examples in context

Real sentences using Helium in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das reine Helium ist leicht.The pure helium is light.	Ein seltenes Helium ist teuer.A rare helium is expensive.	Kein altes Helium ist hier.No old helium is here.
Akkusativ	Wir füllen das reine Helium ein.We fill in the pure helium.	Ich brauche ein neues Helium-Gas.I need a new helium gas.	Er hat kein altes Helium mehr.He has no old helium left.
Dativ	Ich arbeite mit dem reinen Helium.I work with the pure helium.	Sie hilft einem kleinen Helium-Ballon.She helps a small helium balloon.	Er gibt keinem alten Helium Bedeutung.He gives no importance to old helium.
Genitiv	Der Preis des reinen Heliums ist hoch.The price of the pure helium is high.	Die Wirkung eines eines seltenen Heliums ist klar.The effect of a rare helium is clear.	Der Geruch keines keines alten Heliums ist stark.The smell of no old helium is strong.

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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 Helium?

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

The noun Helium is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Helium mean in English?

The German word das Helium translates to “helium” in English.

How do you decline das Helium?

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

Nominativ: das Helium
Akkusativ: das Helium
Dativ: dem Helium
Genitiv: des Helium

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.