Why does the noun Salz 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 Salz
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Salz | ein Salz | kein Salz |
| Akkusativ | das Salz | ein Salz | kein Salz |
| Dativ | dem Salz | einem Salz | keinem Salz |
| Genitiv | des Salzes | eines Salzes | keines Salzes |
| Nominativ | die Salze | Salze | keine Salze |
| Akkusativ | die Salze | Salze | keine Salze |
| Dativ | den Salzen | Salzen | keinen Salzen |
| Genitiv | der Salze | Salze | keiner Salze |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Salz in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das weiße Salz ist hier.The white salt is here. | Ein feines Salz liegt dort.A fine salt lies there. | Kein Salz ist auf dem Tisch.No salt is on the table. |
| Akkusativ | Ich brauche das feine Salz.I need the fine salt. | Wir kaufen ein gutes Salz.We buy a good salt. | Er mag kein grobes Salz.He doesn't like coarse salt. |
| Dativ | Ich würze mit dem weißen Salz.I season with the white salt. | Er kocht mit einem guten Salz.He cooks with a good salt. | Sie kocht mit keinem Salz.She cooks with no salt. |
| Genitiv | Der Geschmack des feinen Salzes.The taste of the fine salt. | Die Farbe eines eines roten Salzes.The color of a red salt. | Der Preis keines keines billigen Salzes.The price of no cheap salt. |
| Nominativ | Die verschiedenen Salze sind teuer.The different salts are expensive. | Neue Salze kommen aus Indien.New salts come from India. | Keine Salze sind gesund.No salts are healthy. |
| Akkusativ | Sie probieren die neuen Salze.They try the new salts. | Wir finden viele Salze.We find many salts. | Ich sehe keine Salze mehr.I don't see any more salts. |
| Dativ | Er handelt mit den seltenen Salzen.He trades with the rare salts. | Ich experimentiere mit Salzen.I experiment with salts. | Sie arbeitet mit keinen Salzen.She works with no salts. |
| Genitiv | Die Herkunft der seltenen Salze.The origin of the rare salts. | Die Qualität vieler Salze.The quality of many salts. | Der Wert keiner Salze ist hoch.The value of no salts is high. |
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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 Salz?
It is das Salz. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Salz is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Salz?
The German noun Salz is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Salz?
The plural form of das Salz is die Salze. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Salz mean in English?
The German word das Salz translates to “salt” in English.
How do you decline das Salz?
Like all German nouns, Salz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Salz
- Akkusativ: das Salz
- Dativ: dem Salz
- Genitiv: des Salzes
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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