Why does the noun Kohlendioxid 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 Kohlendioxid

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Kohlendioxidein Kohlendioxidkein Kohlendioxid
Akkusativdas Kohlendioxidein Kohlendioxidkein Kohlendioxid
Dativdem Kohlendioxideinem Kohlendioxidkeinem Kohlendioxid
Genitivdes Kohlendioxideines Kohlendioxidkeines Kohlendioxid

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kohlendioxid in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Kohlendioxid ist wichtig.The new carbon dioxide is important.
Ein hoches Kohlendioxid ist messbar.A high carbon dioxide level is measurable.
Kein altes Kohlendioxid ist hier.No old carbon dioxide is here.
Akkusativ
Wir messen das hoche Kohlendioxid.We measure the high carbon dioxide.
Ich sehe ein neues Kohlendioxid.I see a new carbon dioxide.
Er braucht kein altes Kohlendioxid.He doesn't need old carbon dioxide.
Dativ
Ich arbeite mit dem neuen Kohlendioxid.I work with the new carbon dioxide.
Ich gebe einem wichtigen Kohlendioxid Bedeutung.I give importance to an important carbon dioxide.
Sie arbeitet an keinem alten Kohlendioxid.She is not working on any old carbon dioxide.
Genitiv
Der Wert des neuen Kohlendioxids ist hoch.The value of the new carbon dioxide is high.
Die Farbe eines eines guten Kohlendioxids ist klar.The color of a good carbon dioxide is clear.
Der Geruch keines keines alten Kohlendioxids ist stark.The smell of no old carbon dioxide is strong.

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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 Kohlendioxid?

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

The German noun Kohlendioxid is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Kohlendioxid?

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

What does das Kohlendioxid mean in English?

The German word das Kohlendioxid translates to “carbon dioxide” in English.

How do you decline das Kohlendioxid?

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

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.