Why does the noun Kulturbeutel 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 Kulturbeutel

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Kulturbeutelein Kulturbeutel—
Akkusativden Kulturbeuteleinen Kulturbeutel—
Dativdem Kulturbeuteleinem Kulturbeutel—
Genitivdes Kulturbeutelseines Kulturbeutels—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Kulturbeutel in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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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 Kulturbeutel?

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

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

What does der Kulturbeutel mean in English?

The German word der Kulturbeutel translates to “toiletry bag” in English.

How do you decline der Kulturbeutel?

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

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.