Singular
das
Quellwasser
spring water
Plural: die Quellwasser
Why does the noun Quellwasser 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 Quellwasser
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Quellwasser | ein Quellwasser | kein Quellwasser |
| Akkusativ | das Quellwasser | ein Quellwasser | kein Quellwasser |
| Dativ | dem Quellwasser | einem Quellwasser | keinem Quellwasser |
| Genitiv | des Quellwasser | eines Quellwasser | keines Quellwasser |
| Nominativ | die Quellwasser | Quellwasser | keine Quellwasser |
| Akkusativ | die Quellwasser | Quellwasser | keine Quellwasser |
| Dativ | den Quellwasser | Quellwasser | keinen Quellwasser |
| Genitiv | der Quellwasser | Quellwasser | keiner Quellwasser |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Quellwasser in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das reine Quellwasser ist sehr rein.The pure spring water is very pure. | Ein frisches Quellwasser ist gesund.A fresh spring water is healthy. | Kein klares Quellwasser ist hier.No clear spring water is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich trinke das kalte Quellwasser gern.I like to drink the cold spring water. | Er möchte ein frisches Quellwasser.He would like a fresh spring water. | Wir haben kein warmes Quellwasser.We have no warm spring water. |
| Dativ | Ich bin mit dem reinen Quellwasser zufrieden.I am satisfied with the pure spring water. | Er trinkt aus einem großen Quellwasser.He drinks from a large spring water (source). | Ich bin mit keinem warmen Quellwasser glücklich.I am happy with no warm spring water. |
| Genitiv | Der Preis des guten Quellwassers ist hoch.The price of the good spring water is high. | Der Geschmack eines reinen Quellwassers ist mild.The taste of a pure spring water is mild. | Die Qualität keines billigen Quellwassers ist unbekannt.The quality of no cheap spring water is unknown. |
| Nominativ | Die guten Quellwasser sind gut.The good spring waters are good. | Teuere Quellwasser sind teuer.Expensive spring waters are expensive. | Keine alten Quellwasser sind da.No old spring waters are there. |
| Akkusativ | Sie bestellen die besten Quellwasser.They order the best spring waters. | Wir sehen saubere Quellwasser.We see clean spring waters. | Ich mag keine schlechten Quellwasser.I don't like bad spring waters. |
| Dativ | Wir sprechen von den neuen Quellwasser.We talk about the new spring waters. | Ich bin mit guten Quellwasser zufrieden.I am satisfied with good spring waters. | Er arbeitet mit keinen alten Quellwasser.He works with no old spring waters. |
| Genitiv | Die Herkunft der beliebten Quellwasser ist klar.The origin of the popular spring waters is clear. | Die Qualität frischer Quellwasser ist wichtig.The quality of fresh spring waters is important. | Die Farbe keiner alten Quellwasser ist schön.The color of no old spring waters is beautiful. |
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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 Quellwasser?
It is das Quellwasser. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Quellwasser 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 Quellwasser?
The plural form of das Quellwasser is die Quellwasser. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Quellwasser mean in English?
The German word das Quellwasser translates to “spring water” in English.
How do you decline das Quellwasser?
Like all German nouns, Quellwasser changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Quellwasser
- Akkusativ: das Quellwasser
- Dativ: dem Quellwasser
- Genitiv: des Quellwasser
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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