Why does the noun Suchtmittel 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 Suchtmittel

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Suchtmittelein Suchtmittel—
Akkusativdas Suchtmittelein Suchtmittel—
Dativdem Suchtmitteleinem Suchtmittel—
Genitivdes Suchtmittelseines Suchtmittels—

Examples in context

Real sentences using Suchtmittel in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
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Akkusativ
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Dativ
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Genitiv
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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Suchtmittel?

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

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

What does das Suchtmittel mean in English?

The German word das Suchtmittel translates to “addictive substance” in English.

How do you decline das Suchtmittel?

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

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.