Schwefel

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

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

Q: What is the plural of der Schwefel?

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

Q: What does der Schwefel mean in English?

The German word der Schwefel translates to “sulfur” in English.

Q: How do you decline der Schwefel?

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

sulfur

Strong

Why does the noun Schwefel 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 Schwefel

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	der Schwefel	ein Schwefel	kein Schwefel
Akkusativ	den Schwefel	einen Schwefel	keinen Schwefel
Dativ	dem Schwefel	einem Schwefel	keinem Schwefel
Genitiv	des Schwefel	eines Schwefel	keines Schwefel

Examples in context

Real sentences using Schwefel in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Der reine Schwefel ist gelb.The pure sulfur is yellow.	Ein fester Schwefel ist nützlich.A solid sulfur is useful.	Kein flüssiger Schwefel ist hier.No liquid sulfur is here.
Akkusativ	Wir sehen den reinen Schwefel.We see the pure sulfur.	Ich brauche einen großen Schwefel-Block.I need a large sulfur block.	Er hat keinen alten Schwefel mehr.He has no old sulfur left.
Dativ	Ich arbeite mit dem reinen Schwefel.I work with the pure sulfur.	Sie hilft einem neuen Schwefel-Projekt.She helps a new sulfur project.	Er gibt keinem alten Schwefel Bedeutung.He gives no importance to old sulfur.
Genitiv	Der Geruch des reinen Schwefels ist stark.The smell of the pure sulfur is strong.	Die Farbe eines eines festen Schwefels ist klar.The color of a solid sulfur is clear.	Der Wert keines keines flüssigen Schwefels ist bekannt.The value of no liquid sulfur is known.

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Is it der, die, or das Schwefel?

It is der Schwefel. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Schwefel 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 Schwefel?

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

What does der Schwefel mean in English?

The German word der Schwefel translates to “sulfur” in English.

How do you decline der Schwefel?

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

Nominativ: der Schwefel
Akkusativ: den Schwefel
Dativ: dem Schwefel
Genitiv: des Schwefel

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.