Singular

das

Putzen

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

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

The noun Putzen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

Q: What does das Putzen mean in English?

The German word das Putzen translates to “cleaning” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Putzen?

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

cleaning

Strong

Why does the noun Putzen have the article das?

Nominalized infinitives (verbs used as nouns) are always neuter.

Examples

das Essen (eating/food), das Trinken (drinking), das Lesen (reading), das Schreiben (writing), das Leben (life), das Schwimmen (swimming)

Exceptions

No exceptions when truly nominalized

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Declension table for German noun Putzen

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Putzen	ein Putzen	kein Putzen
Akkusativ	das Putzen	ein Putzen	kein Putzen
Dativ	dem Putzen	einem Putzen	keinem Putzen
Genitiv	des Putzens	eines Putzens	keines Putzens

Examples in context

Real sentences using Putzen in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das regelmäßige Putzen ist wichtig.The regular cleaning is important.	Ein schnelles Putzen hilft oft.A quick cleaning often helps.	Kein oberflächliches Putzen ist gut.No superficial cleaning is good.
Akkusativ	Ich mag das gründliche Putzen.I like the thorough cleaning.	Er lernt ein besseres Putzen.He learns a better cleaning method.	Sie will kein schnelles Putzen.She doesn't want any fast cleaning.
Dativ	Wir helfen dem täglichen Putzen.We help with the daily cleaning.	Ich denke an einem einfachen Putzen.I think about an easy cleaning.	Er hat Angst vor keinem harten Putzen.He is not afraid of any hard cleaning.
Genitiv	Der Zweck des gründlichen Putzens ist klar.The purpose of the thorough cleaning is clear.	Die Kunst eines eines guten Putzens ist schwer.The art of a good cleaning is difficult.	Der Wert keines keines schlechten Putzens ist hoch.The value of no bad cleaning is high.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Putzen?

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

The noun Putzen is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does das Putzen mean in English?

The German word das Putzen translates to “cleaning” in English.

How do you decline das Putzen?

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

Nominativ: das Putzen
Akkusativ: das Putzen
Dativ: dem Putzen
Genitiv: des Putzens

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.