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.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Quellwasserein Quellwasserkein Quellwasser
Akkusativdas Quellwasserein Quellwasserkein Quellwasser
Dativdem Quellwassereinem Quellwasserkeinem Quellwasser
Genitivdes Quellwassereines Quellwasserkeines Quellwasser

Examples in context

Real sentences using Quellwasser in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
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.

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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.