Why does the noun Heroin have the article das?
Chemical/scientific terms ending in -in (long i sound) are neuter.
Examples
das Benzin (gasoline), das Aspirin (aspirin), das Protein (protein), das Insulin (insulin), das Koffein (caffeine)
Exceptions
die Medizin (medicine) - not a chemical compound
Declension table for German noun Heroin
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Heroin | ein Heroin | kein Heroin |
| Akkusativ | das Heroin | ein Heroin | kein Heroin |
| Dativ | dem Heroin | einem Heroin | keinem Heroin |
| Genitiv | des Heroins | eines Heroins | keines Heroins |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Heroin in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das gefährliche Heroin ist illegal.The dangerous heroin is illegal. | Ein starkes Heroin ist tödlich.A strong heroin is deadly. | Kein reines Heroin ist sicher.No pure heroin is safe. |
| Akkusativ | Er nimmt das gefährliche Heroin.He takes the dangerous heroin. | Sie findet ein starkes Heroin.She finds a strong heroin. | Ich sehe kein reines Heroin.I don't see any pure heroin. |
| Dativ | Er stirbt an dem gefährlichen Heroin.He dies from the dangerous heroin. | Sie leidet unter einem starken Heroin.She suffers from a strong heroin. | Ich habe Probleme mit keinem Heroin.I have no problems with heroin. |
| Genitiv | Die Wirkung des gefährlichen Heroins ist fatal.The effect of the dangerous heroin is fatal. | Der Konsum eines starken Heroins ist verboten.The consumption of a strong heroin is forbidden. | Der Besitz keines Heroins ist erlaubt.The possession of no heroin is allowed. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Heroin?
It is das Heroin. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Heroin 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 Heroin?
The noun Heroin is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does das Heroin mean in English?
The German word das Heroin translates to “heroin” in English.
How do you decline das Heroin?
Like all German nouns, Heroin changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Heroin
- Akkusativ: das Heroin
- Dativ: dem Heroin
- Genitiv: des Heroins
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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