Why does the noun Klo have the article das?
Most nouns ending in -o are neuter.
Examples
das Auto (car), das Büro (office), das Kino (cinema), das Radio (radio), das Foto (photo), das Konto (account), das Cello (cello)
Exceptions
der Euro (euro), die Avocado (avocado), der Zoo (zoo)
Declension table for German noun Klo
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Klo | ein Klo | — |
| Akkusativ | das Klo | ein Klo | — |
| Dativ | dem Klo | einem Klo | — |
| Genitiv | des Klos | eines Klos | — |
| Nominativ | die Klos | — Klos | — |
| Akkusativ | die Klos | — Klos | — |
| Dativ | den Klos | — Klos | — |
| Genitiv | der Klos | — Klos | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Klo in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Klo?
It is das Klo. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Klo 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 Klo?
The plural form of das Klo is die Klos. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Klo mean in English?
The German word das Klo translates to “toilet” in English.
How do you decline das Klo?
Like all German nouns, Klo changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Klo
- Akkusativ: das Klo
- Dativ: dem Klo
- Genitiv: des Klos
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.
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