Singular
der
Putzlappen
cleaning rag
Plural: die Putzlappen
Why does the noun Putzlappen have the article der?
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 Putzlappen
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Putzlappen | ein Putzlappen | — |
| Akkusativ | den Putzlappen | einen Putzlappen | — |
| Dativ | dem Putzlappen | einem Putzlappen | — |
| Genitiv | des Putzlappens | eines Putzlappens | — |
| Nominativ | die Putzlappen | — Putzlappen | — |
| Akkusativ | die Putzlappen | — Putzlappen | — |
| Dativ | den Putzlappen | — Putzlappen | — |
| Genitiv | der Putzlappen | — Putzlappen | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Putzlappen in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Putzlappen?
It is der Putzlappen. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Putzlappen is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Putzlappen?
The plural form of der Putzlappen is die Putzlappen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Putzlappen mean in English?
The German word der Putzlappen translates to “cleaning rag” in English.
How do you decline der Putzlappen?
Like all German nouns, Putzlappen changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Putzlappen
- Akkusativ: den Putzlappen
- Dativ: dem Putzlappen
- Genitiv: des Putzlappens
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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