Lineal

Q: Is it der, die, or das Lineal?

It is das Lineal. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Lineal is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Lineal?

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

Q: What does das Lineal mean in English?

The German word das Lineal translates to “ruler” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Lineal?

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

ruler

Plural: die Lineale

Strong

Why does the noun Lineal 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 Lineal

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Lineal	ein Lineal	kein Lineal
Akkusativ	das Lineal	ein Lineal	kein Lineal
Dativ	dem Lineal	einem Lineal	keinem Lineal
Genitiv	des Lineals	eines Lineals	keines Lineals
Nominativ	die Lineale	Lineale	keine Lineale
Akkusativ	die Lineale	Lineale	keine Lineale
Dativ	den Linealen	Linealen	keinen Linealen
Genitiv	der Lineale	Lineale	keiner Lineale

Examples in context

Real sentences using Lineal in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das lange Lineal liegt dort.The long ruler is there.	Ein neues Lineal ist nützlich.A new ruler is useful.	Kein altes Lineal ist gerade.No old ruler is straight.
Akkusativ	Ich suche das lange Lineal.I am looking for the long ruler.	Sie kauft ein neues Lineal.She buys a new ruler.	Er findet kein altes Lineal.He doesn't find any old ruler.
Dativ	Ich zeichne mit dem langen Lineal.I draw with the long ruler.	Mit einem neuen Lineal geht es besser.It goes better with a new ruler.	Ich kann mit keinem alten Lineal nicht arbeiten.I cannot work with any old ruler.
Genitiv	Die Länge des langen Lineals ist bekannt.The length of the long ruler is known.	Die Farbe eines neuen Lineals ist blau.The color of a new ruler is blue.	Ich kenne den Hersteller keines alten Lineals.I don't know the manufacturer of any old ruler.
Nominativ	Die bunten Lineale sind schön.The colorful rulers are beautiful.	Kurze Lineale sind praktisch.Short rulers are practical.	Keine kaputten Lineale sind hier.No broken rulers are here.
Akkusativ	Wir brauchen die bunten Lineale.We need the colorful rulers.	Ich habe kurze Lineale.I have short rulers.	Sie sieht keine kaputten Lineale.She doesn't see any broken rulers.
Dativ	Ich zeichne mit den bunten Linealen.I draw with the colorful rulers.	Mit kurzen Linealen geht es besser.It goes better with short rulers.	Ich kann mit keinen kaputten Linealen nicht arbeiten.I cannot work with any broken rulers.
Genitiv	Die Form der bunten Lineale ist gut.The shape of the colorful rulers is good.	Der Wert kurzer Lineale ist gering.The value of short rulers is low.	Die Qualität keiner kaputten Lineale ist gut.The quality of no broken rulers is good.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Lineal?

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

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

What does das Lineal mean in English?

The German word das Lineal translates to “ruler” in English.

How do you decline das Lineal?

Like all German nouns, Lineal changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Lineal
Akkusativ: das Lineal
Dativ: dem Lineal
Genitiv: des Lineals

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.