Why does the noun Indiz 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 Indiz

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Indizein Indizkein Indiz
Akkusativdas Indizein Indizkein Indiz
Dativdem Indizeinem Indizkeinem Indiz
Genitivdes Indizeseines Indizeskeines Indizes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Indiz in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Indiz ist klar.The new clue is clear.
Ein wichtiges Indiz fehlt noch.One important clue is still missing.
Es gibt kein Indiz.There is no clue.
Akkusativ
Ich suche das klare Indiz.I am looking for the clear clue.
Er fand ein neues Indiz.He found a new clue.
Sie sieht kein Indiz.She sees no clue.
Dativ
Ich folge dem klaren Indiz.I follow the clear clue.
Er glaubt einem neuen Indiz.He believes a new clue.
Ich vertraue keinem Indiz.I trust no clue.
Genitiv
Die Stärke des neuen Indizes ist hoch.The strength of the new clue is high.
Der Wert eines kleinen Indizes ist gering.The value of a small clue is low.
Die Relevanz keines Indizes ist null.The relevance of no clue is zero.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Indiz?

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

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

What does das Indiz mean in English?

The German word das Indiz translates to “clue, evidence” in English.

How do you decline das Indiz?

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

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.