Kaugummi

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

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

Q: What is the plural of der Kaugummi?

The plural form of der Kaugummi is die Kaugummis. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does der Kaugummi mean in English?

The German word der Kaugummi translates to “chewing gum” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Kaugummi?

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

chewing gum

Plural: die Kaugummis

Strong

Why does the noun Kaugummi have the article der?

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 Kaugummi

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Kaugummi	ein Kaugummi	kein Kaugummi
Akkusativ	den Kaugummi	einen Kaugummi	keinen Kaugummi
Dativ	dem Kaugummi	einem Kaugummi	keinem Kaugummi
Genitiv	des Kaugummis	eines Kaugummis	keines Kaugummis
Nominativ	die Kaugummis	Kaugummis	keine Kaugummis
Akkusativ	die Kaugummis	Kaugummis	keine Kaugummis
Dativ	den Kaugummis	Kaugummis	keinen Kaugummis
Genitiv	der Kaugummis	Kaugummis	keiner Kaugummis

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kaugummi in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der Kaugummi klebt fest.The chewing gum sticks firmly.	Ein Kaugummi liegt dort.A chewing gum lies there.	Kein Kaugummi ist übrig.No chewing gum is left.
Akkusativ	Ich kaue den Kaugummi.I chew the chewing gum.	Ich möchte einen Kaugummi.I would like a chewing gum.	Ich habe keinen Kaugummi nicht.I do not have chewing gum.
Dativ	Ich gebe dem Kaugummi eine Chance.I give the chewing gum a chance.	Ich träume von einem Kaugummi.I dream of a chewing gum.	Ich helfe keinem Kaugummi nicht.I don't help any chewing gum.
Genitiv	Der Geschmack des Kaugummis ist minzig.The taste of the chewing gum is minty.	Der Preis eines Kaugummis ist hoch.The price of a chewing gum is high.	Ich kenne keines Kaugummis Geschichte.I know no chewing gum's history.
Nominativ	Die Kaugummis sind neu.The chewing gums are new.	Hier sind Kaugummis.Here are chewing gums.	Keine Kaugummis sind da.No chewing gums are there.
Akkusativ	Wir kaufen die Kaugummis.We buy the chewing gums.	Ich suche Kaugummis.I am looking for chewing gums.	Ich sehe keine Kaugummis hier.I see no chewing gums here.
Dativ	Ich bin mit den Kaugummis zufrieden.I am satisfied with the chewing gums.	Ich spreche über Kaugummis.I talk about chewing gums.	Ich gebe keinen Kaugummis nichts.I give nothing to no chewing gums.
Genitiv	Die Farbe der Kaugummis ist weiß.The color of the chewing gums is white.	Der Geschmack vieler Kaugummis ist gut.The taste of many chewing gums is good.	Ich sehe keiner Kaugummis Wert.I see no chewing gums' value.

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Is it der, die, or das Kaugummi?

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

What is the plural of der Kaugummi?

The plural form of der Kaugummi is die Kaugummis. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Kaugummi mean in English?

The German word der Kaugummi translates to “chewing gum” in English.

How do you decline der Kaugummi?

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

Nominativ: der Kaugummi
Akkusativ: den Kaugummi
Dativ: dem Kaugummi
Genitiv: des Kaugummis

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.