Why does the noun Klar 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 Klar

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Klarein Klarkein Klar
Akkusativdas Klarein Klarkein Klar
Dativdem Klareinem Klarkeinem Klar
Genitivdes Klarseines Klarskeines Klars

Examples in context

Real sentences using Klar in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das gute Klar ist wichtig.The good clear part is important.
Ein reines Klar hilft immer.A pure clear part always helps.
Kein neues Klar ist hier.No new clear part is here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe das gute Klar.I see the good clear part.
Wir brauchen ein reines Klar.We need a pure clear part.
Er hat kein neues Klar.He has no new clear part.
Dativ
Ich gebe dem guten Klar Zeit.I give the good clear part time.
Sie hilft einem reinen Klar.She helps a pure clear part.
Wir vertrauen keinem neuen Klar.We trust no new clear part.
Genitiv
Der Wert des guten Klars ist hoch.The value of the good clear part is high.
Die Farbe eines reinen Klars ist schön.The color of a pure clear part is beautiful.
Die Qualität keines neuen Klars ist bekannt.The quality of no new clear part is known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Klar?

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

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

What does das Klar mean in English?

The German word das Klar translates to “clear” in English.

How do you decline das Klar?

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

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.