Schleifpapier

Q: Is it der, die, or das Schleifpapier?

It is das Schleifpapier. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schleifpapier is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of das Schleifpapier?

The plural form of das Schleifpapier is die Schleifpapiere. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does das Schleifpapier mean in English?

The German word das Schleifpapier translates to “sandpaper” in English.

Q: How do you decline das Schleifpapier?

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

sandpaper

Plural: die Schleifpapiere

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Why does the noun Schleifpapier 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 Schleifpapier

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	das Schleifpapier	ein Schleifpapier	kein Schleifpapier
Akkusativ	das Schleifpapier	ein Schleifpapier	kein Schleifpapier
Dativ	dem Schleifpapier	einem Schleifpapier	keinem Schleifpapier
Genitiv	des Schleifpapiers	eines Schleifpapiers	keines Schleifpapiers
Nominativ	die Schleifpapiere	Schleifpapiere	keine Schleifpapiere
Akkusativ	die Schleifpapiere	Schleifpapiere	keine Schleifpapiere
Dativ	den Schleifpapieren	Schleifpapieren	keinen Schleifpapieren
Genitiv	der Schleifpapiere	Schleifpapiere	keiner Schleifpapiere

Examples in context

Real sentences using Schleifpapier in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Das feine Schleifpapier ist teuer.The fine sandpaper is expensive.	Ein grobes Schleifpapier liegt hier.A coarse sandpaper lies here.	Kein nasses Schleifpapier ist brauchbar.No wet sandpaper is usable.
Akkusativ	Ich brauche das feine Schleifpapier.I need the fine sandpaper.	Er sucht ein grobes Schleifpapier.He is looking for a coarse sandpaper.	Wir haben kein neues Schleifpapier.We don't have a new sandpaper.
Dativ	Er arbeitet mit dem feinen Schleifpapier.He works with the fine sandpaper.	Ich helfe mit einem groben Schleifpapier.I help with a coarse sandpaper.	Sie kommt mit keinem neuen Schleifpapier.She comes with no new sandpaper.
Genitiv	Die Körnung des feinen Schleifpapiers ist hoch.The grit of the fine sandpaper is high.	Die Qualität eines groben Schleifpapiers ist gut.The quality of a coarse sandpaper is good.	Der Preis keines neuen Schleifpapiers ist niedrig.The price of no new sandpaper is low.
Nominativ	Die neuen Schleifpapiere sind gut.The new sandpapers are good.	Feine Schleifpapiere sind wichtig.Fine sandpapers are important.	Keine alten Schleifpapiere sind hier.No old sandpapers are here.
Akkusativ	Sie kaufen die neuen Schleifpapiere.They buy the new sandpapers.	Ich sehe viele alte Schleifpapiere.I see many old sandpapers.	Wir brauchen keine nassen Schleifpapiere.We don't need any wet sandpapers.
Dativ	Er hilft den neuen Schleifpapieren.He helps the new sandpapers.	Ich arbeite mit feinen Schleifpapieren.I work with fine sandpapers.	Wir arbeiten mit keinen alten Schleifpapieren.We don't work with any old sandpapers.
Genitiv	Die Preise der alten Schleifpapiere sind niedrig.The prices of the old sandpapers are low.	Die Qualität feiner Schleifpapiere ist gut.The quality of fine sandpapers is good.	Die Größe keiner neuen Schleifpapiere ist passend.The size of no new sandpapers is suitable.

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Is it der, die, or das Schleifpapier?

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

The plural form of das Schleifpapier is die Schleifpapiere. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Schleifpapier mean in English?

The German word das Schleifpapier translates to “sandpaper” in English.

How do you decline das Schleifpapier?

Like all German nouns, Schleifpapier changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: das Schleifpapier
Akkusativ: das Schleifpapier
Dativ: dem Schleifpapier
Genitiv: des Schleifpapiers

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.