Knoten

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

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

Q: What is the plural of der Knoten?

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

Q: What does der Knoten mean in English?

The German word der Knoten translates to “knot” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Knoten?

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

knot

Plural: die Knoten

Mixed

Why does the noun Knoten 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 Knoten

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Knoten	ein Knoten	kein Knoten
Akkusativ	den Knoten	einen Knoten	keinen Knoten
Dativ	dem Knoten	einem Knoten	keinem Knoten
Genitiv	des Knotens	eines Knotens	keines Knotens
Nominativ	die Knoten	Knoten	keine Knoten
Akkusativ	die Knoten	Knoten	keine Knoten
Dativ	den Knoten	Knoten	keinen Knoten
Genitiv	der Knoten	Knoten	keiner Knoten

Examples in context

Real sentences using Knoten in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der kleine Knoten ist hier.The small knot is here.	Hier ist ein neuer Knoten.Here is a new knot.	Das ist kein alter Knoten.That is no old knot.
Akkusativ	Ich brauche den kleinen Knoten.I need the small knot.	Er sucht einen neuen Knoten.He is looking for a new knot.	Ich sehe keinen alten Knoten.I see no old knot.
Dativ	Ich helfe dem kleinen Knoten.I help the small knot.	Er spricht mit einem neuen Knoten.He talks with a new knot.	Ich gebe keinem alten Knoten Wasser.I give no water to an old knot.
Genitiv	Die Farbe des kleinen Knotens ist rot.The color of the small knot is red.	Der Preis eines neuen Knotens ist hoch.The price of a new knot is high.	Der Wert keines alten Knotens ist null.The value of no old knot is zero.
Nominativ	Die kleinen Knoten sind wichtig.The small knots are important.	Es gibt neue Knoten.There are new knots.	Das sind keine alten Knoten.Those are no old knots.
Akkusativ	Wir finden die kleinen Knoten.We find the small knots.	Sie kauft neue Knoten.She buys new knots.	Ich habe keine alten Knoten dabei.I have no old knots with me.
Dativ	Wir geben den kleinen Knoten Futter.We give food to the small knots.	Sie hilft neuen Knoten.She helps new knots.	Ich arbeite mit keinen alten Knoten.I work with no old knots.
Genitiv	Die Größe der kleinen Knoten ist wichtig.The size of the small knots is important.	Der Zweck neuer Knoten ist klar.The purpose of new knots is clear.	Die Funktion keiner alten Knoten ist unbekannt.The function of no old knots is unknown.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Knoten?

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

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

What does der Knoten mean in English?

The German word der Knoten translates to “knot” in English.

How do you decline der Knoten?

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

Nominativ: der Knoten
Akkusativ: den Knoten
Dativ: dem Knoten
Genitiv: des Knotens

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.