Why does the noun Staub 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 Staub

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Staubein Staubkein Staub
Akkusativden Staubeinen Staubkeinen Staub
Dativdem Staubeinem Staubkeinem Staub
Genitivdes Staubeseines Staubeskeines Staubes

Examples in context

Real sentences using Staub in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der Staub ist überall im Haus.The dust is everywhere in the house.
Ein Staubkorn fliegt durch die Luft.A speck of dust flies through the air.
Kein Staub ist auf dem Tisch.No dust is on the table.
Akkusativ
Ich wische den Staub vom Regal.I wipe the dust from the shelf.
Wir sehen einen Staubfleck am Boden.We see a dust spot on the floor.
Er mag keinen Staub in der Wohnung.He doesn't like dust in the apartment.
Dativ
Ich bedecke dem Staub mit einem Tuch.I cover the dust with a cloth.
Sie gibt einem Staub keine Chance.She gives a dust no chance.
Er begegnet keinem Staub gern.He doesn't like to encounter any dust.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des Staubes ist grau.The color of the dust is gray.
Die Menge eines Staubes ist klein.The amount of a dust is small.
Die Gefahr keines Staubes ist null.The danger of no dust is zero.

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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 Staub?

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

The plural form of der Staub is die Stäube. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Staub mean in English?

The German word der Staub translates to “dust” in English.

How do you decline der Staub?

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

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.