Why does the noun Rindfleisch 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 Rindfleisch

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Rindfleischein Rindfleischkein Rindfleisch
Akkusativdas Rindfleischein Rindfleischkein Rindfleisch
Dativdem Rindfleischeinem Rindfleischkeinem Rindfleisch
Genitivdes Rindfleischeseines Rindfleischeskeines Rindfleisches

Examples in context

Real sentences using Rindfleisch in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das gute Rindfleisch ist teuer.The good beef is expensive.
Ein großes Rindfleisch liegt hier.A large beef piece lies here.
Kein frisches Rindfleisch ist übrig.No fresh beef is left.
Akkusativ
Ich esse das zarte Rindfleisch.I eat the tender beef.
Er kauft ein viel Rindfleisch.He buys a lot of beef.
Wir haben kein gutes Rindfleisch.We have no good beef.
Dativ
Mit dem frischen Rindfleisch kochen wir.We cook with the fresh beef.
Ich gebe einem viel Rindfleisch Geschmack.I give a lot of beef flavor.
Mit keinem alten Rindfleisch geht es nicht.It doesn't work with any old beef.
Genitiv
Der Preis des guten Rindfleisches ist hoch.The price of the good beef is high.
Der Geruch eines frischen Rindfleisches ist stark.The smell of fresh beef is strong.
Der Wert keines schlechten Rindfleisches ist bekannt.The value of no bad beef is known.

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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 Rindfleisch?

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

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

What does das Rindfleisch mean in English?

The German word das Rindfleisch translates to “beef” in English.

How do you decline das Rindfleisch?

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

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.