Why does the noun Schmutz 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 Schmutz
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Schmutz | ein Schmutz | — |
| Akkusativ | den Schmutz | einen Schmutz | — |
| Dativ | dem Schmutz | einem Schmutz | — |
| Genitiv | des Schmutzes | eines Schmutzes | — |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Schmutz in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | — | ||
| Akkusativ | — | ||
| Dativ | — | ||
| Genitiv | — |
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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 Schmutz?
It is der Schmutz. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schmutz is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What is the plural of der Schmutz?
The noun Schmutz is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.
What does der Schmutz mean in English?
The German word der Schmutz translates to “dirt” in English.
How do you decline der Schmutz?
Like all German nouns, Schmutz changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Schmutz
- Akkusativ: den Schmutz
- Dativ: dem Schmutz
- Genitiv: des Schmutzes
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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