Why does the noun Holz 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 Holz
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Holz | ein Holz | kein Holz |
| Akkusativ | das Holz | ein Holz | kein Holz |
| Dativ | dem Holz | einem Holz | keinem Holz |
| Genitiv | des Holzes | eines Holzes | keines Holzes |
| Nominativ | die Hölzer | Hölzer | keine Hölzer |
| Akkusativ | die Hölzer | Hölzer | keine Hölzer |
| Dativ | den Hölzern | Hölzern | keinen Hölzern |
| Genitiv | der Hölzer | Hölzer | keiner Hölzer |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Holz in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das alte Holz ist trocken.The old wood is dry. | Ein neues Holz liegt dort.A new piece of wood lies there. | Kein gutes Holz ist verfügbar.No good wood is available. |
| Akkusativ | Ich kaufe das alte Holz.I buy the old wood. | Er sucht ein neues Holz.He is looking for a new piece of wood. | Wir haben kein gutes Holz.We have no good wood. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite mit dem alten Holz.I work with the old wood. | Er baut mit einem neuen Holz.He builds with a new piece of wood. | Sie spielt mit keinem guten Holz.She plays with no good wood. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des alten Holzes ist schön.The color of the old wood is beautiful. | Der Geruch eines neuen Holzes ist stark.The smell of a new piece of wood is strong. | Ich mag den Klang keines guten Holzes.I don't like the sound of any good wood. |
| Nominativ | Die alten Hölzer sind teuer.The old woods are expensive. | Neue Hölzer brennen gut.New woods burn well. | Keine guten Hölzer sind hier.No good woods are here. |
| Akkusativ | Sie sägen die alten Hölzer.They saw the old woods. | Ich brauche neue Hölzer.I need new woods. | Er findet keine guten Hölzer.He finds no good woods. |
| Dativ | Wir heizen mit den alten Hölzern.We heat with the old woods. | Er arbeitet mit neuen Hölzern.He works with new woods. | Sie spielt mit keinen guten Hölzern.She plays with no good woods. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der alten Hölzer ist hoch.The quality of the old woods is high. | Der Preis neuer Hölzer ist variabel.The price of new woods is variable. | Ich kenne die Herkunft keiner guten Hölzer.I don't know the origin of any good woods. |
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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 Holz?
It is das Holz. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Holz 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 Holz?
The German noun Holz is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Holz?
The plural form of das Holz is die Hölzer. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Holz mean in English?
The German word das Holz translates to “wood” in English.
How do you decline das Holz?
Like all German nouns, Holz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Holz
- Akkusativ: das Holz
- Dativ: dem Holz
- Genitiv: des Holzes
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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