Why does the noun Leder 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 Leder
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Leder | ein Leder | kein Leder |
| Akkusativ | das Leder | ein Leder | kein Leder |
| Dativ | dem Leder | einem Leder | keinem Leder |
| Genitiv | des Leders | eines Leders | keines Leders |
| Nominativ | die Leder | Leder | keine Leder |
| Akkusativ | die Leder | Leder | keine Leder |
| Dativ | den Ledern | Ledern | keinen Ledern |
| Genitiv | der Leder | Leder | keiner Leder |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Leder in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das neue Leder ist weich.The new leather is soft. | Ein braunes Leder liegt hier.A brown leather lies here. | Kein altes Leder gefällt mir.No old leather pleases me. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag das neue Leder sehr.I like the new leather very much. | Er kauft ein braunes Leder.He buys a brown leather. | Sie trägt kein hartes Leder.She doesn't wear any hard leather. |
| Dativ | Ich bin mit dem neuen Leder zufrieden.I am satisfied with the new leather. | Er träumt von einem schönen Leder.He dreams of a beautiful leather. | Ich bin glücklich mit keinem alten Leder.I am not happy with any old leather. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des neuen Leders ist hell.The color of the new leather is bright. | Der Preis eines eines braunen Leders ist hoch.The price of a brown leather is high. | Der Wert keines keines alten Leders ist bekannt.The value of no old leather is known. |
| Nominativ | Die schwarzen Leder sind teuer.The black leathers are expensive. | Weiche Leder sind beliebt.Soft leathers are popular. | Keine harten Leder sind billig.No hard leathers are cheap. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die alten Leder oft.We often see the old leathers. | Ich finde weiche Leder schön.I find soft leathers beautiful. | Er hat keine neuen Leder mehr.He doesn't have any new leathers anymore. |
| Dativ | Sie arbeitet an den neuen Ledern.She works on the new leathers. | Ich erzähle von alten Ledern.I tell about old leathers. | Ich bin interessiert an keinen harten Ledern.I am not interested in any hard leathers. |
| Genitiv | Die Größe der schwarzen Leder ist wichtig.The size of the black leathers is important. | Der Stil neuer Leder ist einzigartig.The style of new leathers is unique. | Die Qualität keiner harten Leder ist gut.The quality of no hard leathers is good. |
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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 Leder?
It is das Leder. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Leder 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 Leder?
The German noun Leder is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Leder?
The plural form of das Leder is die Leder. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Leder mean in English?
The German word das Leder translates to “leather” in English.
How do you decline das Leder?
Like all German nouns, Leder changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Leder
- Akkusativ: das Leder
- Dativ: dem Leder
- Genitiv: des Leders
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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