Singular
der
Rohstoff
raw material
Plural: die Rohstoffe
Why does the noun Rohstoff 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 Rohstoff
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Rohstoff | ein Rohstoff | kein Rohstoff |
| Akkusativ | den Rohstoff | einen Rohstoff | keinen Rohstoff |
| Dativ | dem Rohstoff | einem Rohstoff | keinem Rohstoff |
| Genitiv | des Rohstoffes | eines Rohstoffes | keines Rohstoffes |
| Nominativ | die Rohstoffe | Rohstoffe | keine Rohstoffe |
| Akkusativ | die Rohstoffe | Rohstoffe | keine Rohstoffe |
| Dativ | den Rohstoffen | Rohstoffen | keinen Rohstoffen |
| Genitiv | der Rohstoffe | Rohstoffe | keiner Rohstoffe |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Rohstoff in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der große Rohstoff ist wichtig.The big raw material is important. | Ein neuer Rohstoff beginnt.A new raw material begins. | Kein starker Rohstoff hilft hier.No strong raw material helps here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe den großen Rohstoff.I see the big raw material. | Er macht einen kleinen Rohstoff.He makes a small raw material. | Sie will keinen weiteren Rohstoff.She doesn't want any further raw material. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem neuen Rohstoff.I help the new raw material. | Sie folgt einem kleinen Rohstoff.She follows a small raw material. | Er glaubt keinem sinnlosen Rohstoff.He believes no senseless raw material. |
| Genitiv | Das Ziel des großen Rohstoffes ist klar.The goal of the big raw material is clear. | Der Grund eines eines neuen Rohstoffes ist wichtig.The reason for a new raw material is important. | Die Wirkung keines keines kleinen Rohstoffes ist bekannt.The effect of no small raw material is known. |
| Nominativ | Die vielen Rohstoffe sind laut.The many raw materials are loud. | Interessante Rohstoffe finden statt.Interesting raw materials are found. | Keine neuen Rohstoffe sind geplant.No new raw materials are planned. |
| Akkusativ | Wir sehen die vielen Rohstoffe.We see the many raw materials. | Sie organisieren friedliche Rohstoffe.They organize peaceful raw materials. | Er sieht keine großen Rohstoffe.He sees no big raw materials. |
| Dativ | Er spricht mit den lauten Rohstoffen.He speaks with the loud raw materials. | Sie gibt jungen Rohstoffen Wert.She gives value to young raw materials. | Wir hören keinen alten Rohstoffen zu.We don't listen to any old raw materials. |
| Genitiv | Die Dauer der vielen Rohstoffe ist lang.The duration of the many raw materials is long. | Die Ursache starker Rohstoffe ist unklar.The cause of strong raw materials is unclear. | Die Folgen keiner solchen Rohstoffe sind sichtbar.The consequences of no such raw materials are visible. |
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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 Rohstoff?
It is der Rohstoff. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Rohstoff is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Rohstoff?
The German noun Rohstoff is categorized as Upper-Intermediate (B2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Rohstoff?
The plural form of der Rohstoff is die Rohstoffe. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Rohstoff mean in English?
The German word der Rohstoff translates to “raw material” in English.
How do you decline der Rohstoff?
Like all German nouns, Rohstoff changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Rohstoff
- Akkusativ: den Rohstoff
- Dativ: dem Rohstoff
- Genitiv: des Rohstoffes
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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