Kleingeld

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

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

Q: What is the plural of das Kleingeld?

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

Q: What does das Kleingeld mean in English?

The German word das Kleingeld translates to “coins/change” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Kleingeld?

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

coins/change

Plural: die Kleingeld

Strong

Why does the noun Kleingeld 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 Kleingeld

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Kleingeld	ein Kleingeld	kein Kleingeld
Akkusativ	das Kleingeld	ein Kleingeld	kein Kleingeld
Dativ	dem Kleingeld	einem Kleingeld	keinem Kleingeld
Genitiv	des Kleingeldes	eines Kleingeldes	keines Kleingeldes
Nominativ	Kleingeld	Kleingeld	Kleingeld
Akkusativ	Kleingeld	Kleingeld	Kleingeld
Dativ	Kleingeld	Kleingeld	Kleingeld
Genitiv	Kleingeld	Kleingeld	Kleingeld

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kleingeld in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das verfügbare Kleingeld ist nützlich.The available small change is useful.	Ein weniges Kleingeld liegt hier.A little small change is lying here.	Kein altes Kleingeld ist im Beutel.No old small change is in the pouch.
Akkusativ	Ich brauche das verfügbare Kleingeld.I need the available small change.	Er hat ein weniges Kleingeld.He has a little small change.	Sie will kein altes Kleingeld nicht.She doesn't want any old small change.
Dativ	Mit dem verfügbaren Kleingeld bezahle ich.I pay with the available small change.	Er hilft mit einem wenigen Kleingeld.He helps with a little small change.	Sie kommt ohne keinem alten Kleingeld aus.She manages without any old small change.
Genitiv	Der Wert des verfügbaren Kleingeldes ist gering.The value of the available small change is low.	Die Menge eines wenigen Kleingeldes ist klein.The amount of a little small change is small.	Die Herkunft keines alten Kleingeldes ist unbekannt.The origin of no old small change is unknown.
Nominativ	Kein Plural für Kleingeld.No plural for Kleingeld.	Kein Plural für Kleingeld.No plural for Kleingeld.	Kein Plural für Kleingeld.No plural for Kleingeld.
Akkusativ	Kein Plural für Kleingeld.No plural for Kleingeld.	Kein Plural für Kleingeld.No plural for Kleingeld.	Kein Plural für Kleingeld.No plural for Kleingeld.
Dativ	Kein Plural für Kleingeld.No plural for Kleingeld.	Kein Plural für Kleingeld.No plural for Kleingeld.	Kein Plural für Kleingeld.No plural for Kleingeld.
Genitiv	Kein Plural für Kleingeld.No plural for Kleingeld.	Kein Plural für Kleingeld.No plural for Kleingeld.	Kein Plural für Kleingeld.No plural for Kleingeld.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Kleingeld?

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

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

What does das Kleingeld mean in English?

The German word das Kleingeld translates to “coins/change” in English.

How do you decline das Kleingeld?

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

Nominativ: das Kleingeld
Akkusativ: das Kleingeld
Dativ: dem Kleingeld
Genitiv: des Kleingeldes

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.