Why does the noun Polyester 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 Polyester

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Polyesterein Polyesterkein Polyester
Akkusativdas Polyesterein Polyesterkein Polyester
Dativdem Polyestereinem Polyesterkeinem Polyester
Genitivdes Polyesterseines Polyesterskeines Polyesters

Examples in context

Real sentences using Polyester in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Polyester ist robust.The new polyester is robust.
Ein buntes Polyester liegt hier.A colorful polyester lies here.
Kein altes Polyester gefällt mir.No old polyester pleases me.
Akkusativ
Ich mag das neue Polyester sehr.I like the new polyester very much.
Er kauft ein buntes Polyester.He buys a colorful polyester.
Sie trägt kein glattes Polyester.She doesn't wear any smooth polyester.
Dativ
Ich bin mit dem neuen Polyester zufrieden.I am satisfied with the new polyester.
Er träumt von einem schönen Polyester.He dreams of a beautiful polyester.
Ich bin glücklich mit keinem alten Polyester.I am not happy with any old polyester.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des neuen Polyesters ist hell.The color of the new polyester is bright.
Der Preis eines eines bunten Polyesters ist hoch.The price of a colorful polyester is high.
Der Wert keines keines alten Polyesters ist bekannt.The value of no old polyester is known.

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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 Polyester?

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

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

What does das Polyester mean in English?

The German word das Polyester translates to “polyester” in English.

How do you decline das Polyester?

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

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.