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.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Latex | ein Latex | kein Latex |
| Akkusativ | das Latex | ein Latex | kein Latex |
| Dativ | dem Latex | einem Latex | keinem Latex |
| Genitiv | des Latizes | eines Latizes | keines Latizes |
| Nominativ | die Latizes | Latizes | keine Latizes |
| Akkusativ | die Latizes | Latizes | keine Latizes |
| Dativ | den Latizen | Latizen | keinen Latizen |
| Genitiv | der Latizes | Latizes | keiner Latizes |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Latex in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Latizes sind teuer.The new latices are expensive. | Gute Latizes sind wichtig.Good latices are important. | Keine alten Latizes sind verfügbar.No old latices are available. |
| Akkusativ | Sie mag die alten Latizes.She likes the old latices. | Ich sehe schöne Latizes.I see beautiful latices. | Wir finden keine großen Latizes.We find no large latices. |
| Dativ | Ich spreche mit den neuen Latizen.I speak with the new latices. | Sie hilft mit guten Latizen.She helps with good latices. | Er arbeitet an keinen alten Latizen.He is not working on any old latices. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der neuen Latizes ist gut.The quality of the new latices is good. | Die Preise guter Latizes sind hoch.The prices of good latices are high. | Die Vorteile keiner alten Latizes sind gering.The advantages of no old latices are small. |
Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
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.
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