Why does the noun Steuer 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 Steuer

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Steuerein Steuerkein Steuer
Akkusativdas Steuerein Steuerkein Steuer
Dativdem Steuereinem Steuerkeinem Steuer
Genitivdes Steuerseines Steuerskeines Steuers

Examples in context

Real sentences using Steuer in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das alte Steuer ist kaputt.The old steering wheel is broken.
Ein neues Steuer ist wichtig.A new steering wheel is important.
Kein großes Steuer ist hier.No big steering wheel is here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe das alte Steuer.I see the old steering wheel.
Er braucht ein neues Steuer.He needs a new steering wheel.
Wir haben kein großes Steuer.We have no big steering wheel.
Dativ
Er sitzt an dem alten Steuer.He sits at the old steering wheel.
Ich gebe einem neuen Steuer eine Chance.I give a new steering wheel a chance.
Mit keinem großen Steuer geht es.It works with no big steering wheel.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des alten Steuers ist rot.The color of the old steering wheel is red.
Der Preis eines neuen Steuers ist hoch.The price of a new steering wheel is high.
Die Form keines großen Steuers ist rund.The shape of no big steering wheel is round.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Steuer?

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

What CEFR level is the word Steuer?

The German noun Steuer is categorized as Intermediate (B1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of das Steuer?

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

What does das Steuer mean in English?

The German word das Steuer translates to “steering wheel, helm” in English.

How do you decline das Steuer?

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

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.