Why does the noun Klebeband 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 Klebeband

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Klebebandein Klebebandkein Klebeband
Akkusativdas Klebebandein Klebebandkein Klebeband
Dativdem Klebebandeinem Klebebandkeinem Klebeband
Genitivdes Klebebandeseines Klebebandeskeines Klebebandes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Klebeband in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Klebeband ist hier.The new tape is here.
Ein starkes Klebeband liegt dort.A strong tape lies there.
Kein altes Klebeband ist verfügbar.No old tape is available.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche das breite Klebeband.I need the wide tape.
Er sucht ein kleines Klebeband.He is looking for a small tape.
Wir haben kein rotes Klebeband.We don't have any red tape.
Dativ
Ich helfe mit dem starken Klebeband.I help with the strong tape.
Er arbeitet mit einem dünnen Klebeband.He works with a thin tape.
Sie spielt mit keinem guten Klebeband.She plays with no good tape.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des alten Klebebandes ist blau.The color of the old tape is blue.
Der Preis eines guten Klebebandes ist hoch.The price of a good tape is high.
Die Qualität keines billigen Klebebandes ist gut.The quality of no cheap tape is good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Klebeband?

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

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

What does das Klebeband mean in English?

The German word das Klebeband translates to “adhesive tape” in English.

How do you decline das Klebeband?

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

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.