Singular
das
Putzmittel
cleaning agent
Plural: die Putzmittel
Why does the noun Putzmittel 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 Putzmittel
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Putzmittel | ein Putzmittel | — |
| Akkusativ | das Putzmittel | ein Putzmittel | — |
| Dativ | dem Putzmittel | einem Putzmittel | — |
| Genitiv | des Putzmittels | eines Putzmittels | — |
| Nominativ | die Putzmittel | — Putzmittel | — |
| Akkusativ | die Putzmittel | — Putzmittel | — |
| Dativ | den Putzmitteln | — Putzmitteln | — |
| Genitiv | der Putzmittel | — Putzmittel | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Putzmittel in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — | ||
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it der, die, or das Putzmittel?
It is das Putzmittel. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Putzmittel 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 Putzmittel?
The plural form of das Putzmittel is die Putzmittel. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Putzmittel mean in English?
The German word das Putzmittel translates to “cleaning agent” in English.
How do you decline das Putzmittel?
Like all German nouns, Putzmittel changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Putzmittel
- Akkusativ: das Putzmittel
- Dativ: dem Putzmittel
- Genitiv: des Putzmittels
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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