Why does the noun Metall 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 Metall
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Metall | ein Metall | kein Metall |
| Akkusativ | das Metall | ein Metall | kein Metall |
| Dativ | dem Metall | einem Metall | keinem Metall |
| Genitiv | des Metalls | eines Metalls | keines Metalls |
| Nominativ | die Metalle | Metalle | keine Metalle |
| Akkusativ | die Metalle | Metalle | keine Metalle |
| Dativ | den Metallen | Metallen | keinen Metallen |
| Genitiv | der Metalle | Metalle | keiner Metalle |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Metall in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das schwere Metall ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The heavy metal is cold. | Ein Metall liegt hier.A metal lies here. | Kein Metall ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.No metal is soft. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das schwere Metall.I see the heavy metal. | Ich brauche ein Metall.I need a metal. | Ich habe kein Metall.I have no metal. |
| Dativ | Ich arbeite mit dem schweren Metall.I work with the heavy metal. | Ich gebe einem Metall Form.I give form to a metal. | Ich spreche mit keinem Metall.I speak with no metal. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des schweren Metalls ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The color of the heavy metal is gray. | Der Wert eines Metalls ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The value of a metal is high. | Der Preis keines Metalls ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The price of no metal is known. |
| Nominativ | Die seltenen Metalle sind {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The rare metals are expensive. | Metalle sind oft {adj2}{adjEnd2}.Metals are often hard. | Keine Metalle sind {adj2}{adjEnd2}.No metals are cheap. |
| Akkusativ | Wir kaufen die seltenen Metalle.We buy the rare metals. | Wir finden Metalle überall.We find metals everywhere. | Ich finde keine Metalle.I find no metals. |
| Dativ | Ich bin zufrieden mit den seltenen Metallen.I am satisfied with the rare metals. | Ich arbeite mit Metallen gern.I like to work with metals. | Ich helfe keinen Metallen.I help no metals. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der seltenen Metalle ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The quality of the rare metals is good. | Die Eigenschaften Metalle sind {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The properties of metals are known. | Der Preis keiner Metalle ist {adj2}{adjEnd2}.The price of no metals is too high. |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Metall?
It is das Metall. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Metall 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 Metall?
The German noun Metall is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Metall?
The plural form of das Metall is die Metalle. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Metall mean in English?
The German word das Metall translates to “metal” in English.
How do you decline das Metall?
Like all German nouns, Metall changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Metall
- Akkusativ: das Metall
- Dativ: dem Metall
- Genitiv: des Metalls
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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