Nylon

Q: Is it der, die, or das Nylon?

It is das Nylon. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Nylon is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Nylon?

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

Q: What does das Nylon mean in English?

The German word das Nylon translates to “nylon” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Nylon?

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

nylon

Plural: die Nylons

Strong

Why does the noun Nylon 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 Nylon

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Nylon	ein Nylon	kein Nylon
Akkusativ	das Nylon	ein Nylon	kein Nylon
Dativ	dem Nylon	einem Nylon	keinem Nylon
Genitiv	des Nylons	eines Nylons	keines Nylons
Nominativ	die Nylons	Nylons	keine Nylons
Akkusativ	die Nylons	Nylons	keine Nylons
Dativ	den Nylons	Nylons	keinen Nylons
Genitiv	der Nylons	Nylons	keiner Nylons

Examples in context

Real sentences using Nylon in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das neue Nylon ist sehr stark.The new nylon is very strong.	Ein gutes Nylon ist nützlich.A good nylon is useful.	Kein altes Nylon ist hier.No old nylon is here.
Akkusativ	Ich kaufe das neue Nylon.I buy the new nylon.	Wir brauchen ein gutes Nylon.We need good nylon.	Er hat kein billiges Nylon.He has no cheap nylon.
Dativ	Ich arbeite mit dem alten Nylon.I work with the old nylon.	Sie hilft mit einem neuen Nylon.She helps with new nylon.	Er arbeitet an keinem guten Nylon.He is not working on any good nylon.
Genitiv	Die Farbe des neuen Nylons ist schön.The color of the new nylon is beautiful.	Der Preis eines guten Nylons ist hoch.The price of good nylon is high.	Die Eigenschaften keines alten Nylons sind bekannt.The properties of no old nylon are known.
Nominativ	Die neuen Nylons sind teuer.The new nylons are expensive.	Gute Nylons sind wichtig.Good nylons are important.	Keine alten Nylons sind verfügbar.No old nylons are available.
Akkusativ	Sie mag die alten Nylons.She likes the old nylons.	Ich sehe schöne Nylons.I see beautiful nylons.	Wir finden keine großen Nylons.We find no large nylons.
Dativ	Ich spreche mit den neuen Nylons.I speak with the new nylons.	Sie hilft mit guten Nylons.She helps with good nylons.	Er arbeitet an keinen alten Nylons.He is not working on any old nylons.
Genitiv	Die Qualität der neuen Nylons ist gut.The quality of the new nylons is good.	Die Preise guter Nylons sind hoch.The prices of good nylons are high.	Die Vorteile keiner alten Nylons sind gering.The advantages of no old nylons are small.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Nylon?

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

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

What does das Nylon mean in English?

The German word das Nylon translates to “nylon” in English.

How do you decline das Nylon?

Like all German nouns, Nylon changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Nylon
Akkusativ: das Nylon
Dativ: dem Nylon
Genitiv: des Nylons

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.