Why does the noun Sperrholz 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 Sperrholz

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Sperrholzein Sperrholzkein Sperrholz
Akkusativdas Sperrholzein Sperrholzkein Sperrholz
Dativdem Sperrholzeinem Sperrholzkeinem Sperrholz
Genitivdes Sperrholzeseines Sperrholzeskeines Sperrholzes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Sperrholz in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das alte Sperrholz ist hier.The old plywood is here.
Ein neues Sperrholz liegt dort.A new plywood lies there.
Kein Sperrholz ist verfügbar.No plywood is available.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche das dicke Sperrholz.I need the thick plywood.
Er sucht ein kleines Sperrholz.He is looking for a small plywood.
Wir haben kein Sperrholz mehr.We have no more plywood.
Dativ
Ich arbeite mit dem alten Sperrholz.I work with the old plywood.
Ich baue mit einem festen Sperrholz.I build with a firm plywood.
Ich baue mit keinem Sperrholz.I build with no plywood.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des alten Sperrholzes ist schön.The color of the old plywood is beautiful.
Der Wert eines guten Sperrholzes ist hoch.The value of a good plywood is high.
Ich kenne den Wert keines Sperrholzes.I know the value of no plywood.

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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 Sperrholz?

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

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

What does das Sperrholz mean in English?

The German word das Sperrholz translates to “plywood” in English.

How do you decline das Sperrholz?

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

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.