Why does the noun Kleid 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 Kleid

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Kleidein Kleidkein Kleid
Akkusativdas Kleidein Kleidkein Kleid
Dativdem Kleideinem Kleidkeinem Kleid
Genitivdes Kleideseines Kleideskeines Kleides

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kleid in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Kleid ist schön.The new dress is beautiful.
Ein rotes Kleid ist auffällig.A red dress is striking.
Kein altes Kleid ist modern.No old dress is modern.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe das neue Kleid.I buy the new dress.
Sie sucht ein rotes Kleid.She is looking for a red dress.
Er mag kein altes Kleid.He doesn't like an old dress.
Dativ
Ich bin mit dem neuen Kleid zufrieden.I am satisfied with the new dress.
Sie träumt von einem schönen Kleid.She dreams of a beautiful dress.
Sie fühlt sich in keinem alten Kleid wohl.She feels comfortable in no old dress.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des neuen Kleides ist blau.The color of the new dress is blue.
Der Stoff eines roten Kleides ist weich.The fabric of a red dress is soft.
Der Preis keines alten Kleides ist hoch.The price of no old dress is high.

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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 Kleid?

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

What CEFR level is the word Kleid?

The German noun Kleid is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Kleid?

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

What does das Kleid mean in English?

The German word das Kleid translates to “dress” in English.

How do you decline das Kleid?

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

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.