Why does the noun Leinen 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 Leinen

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Leinenein Leinenkein Leinen
Akkusativdas Leinenein Leinenkein Leinen
Dativdem Leineneinem Leinenkeinem Leinen
Genitivdes Leinenseines Leinenskeines Leinens

Examples in context

Real sentences using Leinen in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Leinen ist kühl.The new linen is cool.
Ein weißes Leinen liegt hier.A white linen lies here.
Kein altes Leinen gefällt mir.No old linen pleases me.
Akkusativ
Ich mag das neue Leinen sehr.I like the new linen very much.
Er kauft ein weißes Leinen.He buys a white linen.
Sie trägt kein dunkeles Leinen.She doesn't wear any dark linen.
Dativ
Ich bin mit dem neuen Leinen zufrieden.I am satisfied with the new linen.
Er träumt von einem schönen Leinen.He dreams of a beautiful linen.
Ich bin glücklich mit keinem alten Leinen.I am not happy with any old linen.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des neuen Leinens ist hell.The color of the new linen is bright.
Der Preis eines eines weißen Leinens ist hoch.The price of a white linen is high.
Der Wert keines keines alten Leinens ist bekannt.The value of no old linen is known.

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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 Leinen?

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

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

What does das Leinen mean in English?

The German word das Leinen translates to “linen” in English.

How do you decline das Leinen?

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

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.