Singular
das
Netz
net, network
Plural: die Netze
Why does the noun Netz 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 Netz
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Netz | ein Netz | kein Netz |
| Akkusativ | das Netz | ein Netz | kein Netz |
| Dativ | dem Netz | einem Netz | keinem Netz |
| Genitiv | des Netzes | eines Netzes | keines Netzes |
| Nominativ | die Netze | Netze | keine Netze |
| Akkusativ | die Netze | Netze | keine Netze |
| Dativ | den Netzen | Netzen | keinen Netzen |
| Genitiv | der Netze | Netze | keiner Netze |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Netz in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das soziale Netz ist sehr wichtig.The social network is very important. | Ein großes Netz liegt am Strand.A large net is lying on the beach. | Kein gutes Netz ist hier verfügbar.No good network is available here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das kaputte Netz.I see the broken net. | Er kauft ein stabiles Netz.He is buying a stable net. | Wir haben kein schnelles Netz.We don't have a fast network. |
| Dativ | Der Fisch hängt in dem großen Netz.The fish is hanging in the large net. | Ich arbeite mit einem globalen Netz.I work with a global network. | Er vertraut keinem öffentlichen Netz.He trusts no public network. |
| Genitiv | Die Maschen des neuen Netzes sind klein.The meshes of the new net are small. | Der Aufbau eines digitalen Netzes dauert.The setup of a digital network takes time. | Der Ausfall keines öffentlichen Netzes blieb unbemerkt.The outage of no public network went unnoticed. |
| Nominativ | Die neuen Netze sind sehr teuer.The new nets are very expensive. | Große Netze fangen viele Fische.Large nets catch many fish. | Keine sicheren Netze wurden gefunden.No secure networks were found. |
| Akkusativ | Der Fischer repariert die alten Netze.The fisherman is repairing the old nets. | Man braucht stabile Netze für den Sport.One needs stable nets for the sport. | Ich finde keine besseren Netze.I can't find any better nets. |
| Dativ | Die Spinnen sitzen in den feinen Netzen.The spiders are sitting in the fine webs. | Wir verbinden uns mit schnellen Netzen.We connect to fast networks. | Mit keinen kaputten Netzen fängt man große Fische.With broken nets, you cannot catch large fish. |
| Genitiv | Die Qualität der sozialen Netze variiert.The quality of the social networks varies. | Die Verwaltung großer Netze ist komplex.The administration of large networks is complex. | Trotz keiner guten Netze funktioniert es.It works despite no good networks. |
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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 Netz?
It is das Netz. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Netz 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 Netz?
The German noun Netz is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Netz?
The plural form of das Netz is die Netze. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Netz mean in English?
The German word das Netz translates to “net, network” in English.
How do you decline das Netz?
Like all German nouns, Netz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Netz
- Akkusativ: das Netz
- Dativ: dem Netz
- Genitiv: des Netzes
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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