Why does the noun Latex 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 Latex

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Latexein Latexkein Latex
Akkusativdas Latexein Latexkein Latex
Dativdem Latexeinem Latexkeinem Latex
Genitivdes Latizeseines Latizeskeines Latizes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Latex in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Latex ist elastisch.The new latex is elastic.
Ein gutes Latex ist nützlich.A good latex is useful.
Kein altes Latex ist billig.No old latex is cheap.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche das neue Latex.I need the new latex.
Wir suchen ein gutes Latex.We are looking for good latex.
Er hat kein billiges Latex.He has no cheap latex.
Dativ
Ich arbeite mit dem alten Latex.I work with the old latex.
Sie hilft mit einem neuen Latex.She helps with new latex.
Er arbeitet an keinem guten Latex.He is not working on any good latex.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des neuen Latizes ist schön.The color of the new latex is beautiful.
Der Preis eines guten Latizes ist hoch.The price of good latex is high.
Die Eigenschaften keines alten Latizes sind bekannt.The properties of no old latex are known.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Latex?

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

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

What does das Latex mean in English?

The German word das Latex translates to “latex” in English.

How do you decline das Latex?

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

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.