Why does the noun Mehl 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 Mehl

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Mehlein Mehlkein Mehl
Akkusativdas Mehlein Mehlkein Mehl
Dativdem Mehleinem Mehlkeinem Mehl
Genitivdes Mehleseines Mehleskeines Mehles

Examples in context

Real sentences using Mehl in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das Mehl ist weiß.The flour is white.
Ein Mehl liegt hier.A flour lies here.
Kein Mehl ist übrig.No flour is left.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche das Mehl.I need the flour.
Ich kaufe ein Mehl.I buy a flour.
Ich habe kein Mehl.I have no flour.
Dativ
Ich backe mit dem Mehl.I bake with the flour.
Ich gebe einem Mehl Wasser.I give water to a flour.
Ich backe mit keinem Mehl.I bake with no flour.
Genitiv
Der Preis des Mehles ist hoch.The price of the flour is high.
Der Wert eines Mehles ist klar.The value of a flour is clear.
Der Geschmack keines Mehles ist schlecht.The taste of no flour is bad.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Mehl?

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

The German noun Mehl is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Mehl?

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

What does das Mehl mean in English?

The German word das Mehl translates to “flour” in English.

How do you decline das Mehl?

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

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.