Singular
das
Mineralwasser
mineral water
Plural: die Mineralwasser
Why does the noun Mineralwasser 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 Mineralwasser
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Mineralwasser | ein Mineralwasser | kein Mineralwasser |
| Akkusativ | das Mineralwasser | ein Mineralwasser | kein Mineralwasser |
| Dativ | dem Mineralwasser | einem Mineralwasser | keinem Mineralwasser |
| Genitiv | des Mineralwassers | eines Mineralwassers | keines Mineralwassers |
| Nominativ | die Mineralwasser | Mineralwasser | keine Mineralwasser |
| Akkusativ | die Mineralwasser | Mineralwasser | keine Mineralwasser |
| Dativ | den Mineralwasser | Mineralwasser | keinen Mineralwasser |
| Genitiv | der Mineralwasser | Mineralwasser | keiner Mineralwasser |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Mineralwasser in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das Mineralwasser ist kalt.The mineral water is cold. | Ein Mineralwasser steht hier.A mineral water stands here. | Kein Mineralwasser schmeckt.No mineral water tastes good. |
| Akkusativ | Ich trinke das Mineralwasser.I drink the mineral water. | Ich möchte ein Mineralwasser.I would like a mineral water. | Ich habe kein Mineralwasser.I have no mineral water. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem Mineralwasser Eis.I give ice to the mineral water. | Ich gebe einem Mineralwasser Zitrone.I give lemon to a mineral water. | Ich gebe keinem Mineralwasser nichts.I give nothing to no mineral water. |
| Genitiv | Der Geschmack des Mineralwassers ist gut.The taste of the mineral water is good. | Der Preis eines Mineralwassers ist hoch.The price of a mineral water is high. | Die Qualität keines Mineralwassers ist schlecht.The quality of no mineral water is bad. |
| Nominativ | Die Mineralwasser sind teuer.The mineral waters are expensive. | Mineralwasser stehen dort.Mineral waters stand there. | Keine Mineralwasser sind billig.No mineral waters are cheap. |
| Akkusativ | Wir kaufen die Mineralwasser.We buy the mineral waters. | Wir suchen Mineralwasser.We are looking for mineral waters. | Wir haben keine Mineralwasser.We have no mineral waters. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe den Mineralwasser Eis.I give ice to the mineral waters. | Ich gebe Mineralwasser Zitrone.I give lemon to mineral waters. | Ich gebe keinen Mineralwasser nichts.I give nothing to no mineral waters. |
| Genitiv | Der Geschmack der Mineralwasser ist gut.The taste of the mineral waters is good. | Der Preis von Mineralwasser ist hoch.The price of mineral waters is high. | Die Qualität keiner Mineralwasser ist schlecht.The quality of no mineral waters is bad. |
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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 Mineralwasser?
It is das Mineralwasser. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Mineralwasser 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 Mineralwasser?
The plural form of das Mineralwasser is die Mineralwasser. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Mineralwasser mean in English?
The German word das Mineralwasser translates to “mineral water” in English.
How do you decline das Mineralwasser?
Like all German nouns, Mineralwasser changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Mineralwasser
- Akkusativ: das Mineralwasser
- Dativ: dem Mineralwasser
- Genitiv: des Mineralwassers
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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