Why does the noun Klebstoff 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 Klebstoff

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Klebstoffein Klebstoffkein Klebstoff
Akkusativden Klebstoffeinen Klebstoffkeinen Klebstoff
Dativdem Klebstoffeinem Klebstoffkeinem Klebstoff
Genitivdes Klebstoffeseines Klebstoffeskeines Klebstoffes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Klebstoff in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Klebstoff ist sehr stark.The new adhesive is very strong.
Ein guter Klebstoff liegt hier.A good adhesive lies here.
Kein alter Klebstoff ist verfügbar.No old adhesive is available.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche den neuen Klebstoff.I need the new adhesive.
Er findet einen kleinen Klebstoff.He finds a small adhesive.
Wir haben keinen passenden Klebstoff mehr.We no longer have suitable adhesive.
Dativ
Ich arbeite mit dem neuen Klebstoff.I work with the new adhesive.
Mit einem festen Klebstoff geht es besser.It works better with a strong adhesive.
Sie arbeiten mit keinem passenden Klebstoff.They work with no suitable adhesive.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des neuen Klebstoffes ist schön.The color of the new adhesive is beautiful.
Der Geruch eines alten Klebstoffes ist stark.The smell of an old adhesive is strong.
Die Qualität keines guten Klebstoffes ist schlecht.The quality of no good adhesive is bad.

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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 Klebstoff?

It is der Klebstoff. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Klebstoff 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 Klebstoff?

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

What does der Klebstoff mean in English?

The German word der Klebstoff translates to “adhesive” in English.

How do you decline der Klebstoff?

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

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.