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.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Mineralwasserein Mineralwasserkein Mineralwasser
Akkusativdas Mineralwasserein Mineralwasserkein Mineralwasser
Dativdem Mineralwassereinem Mineralwasserkeinem Mineralwasser
Genitivdes Mineralwasserseines Mineralwasserskeines Mineralwassers

Examples in context

Real sentences using Mineralwasser in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
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.

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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.