Why does the noun Vlies 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 Vlies

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Vliesein Vlieskein Vlies
Akkusativdas Vliesein Vlieskein Vlies
Dativdem Vlieseinem Vlieskeinem Vlies
Genitivdes Vlieseseines Vlieseskeines Vlieses

Examples in context

Real sentences using Vlies in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das neue Vlies ist weich.The new fleece is soft.
Ein neues Vlies ist nützlich.A new fleece is useful.
Kein neues Vlies ist hier.No new fleece is here.
Akkusativ
Ich kaufe das neue Vlies.I buy the new fleece.
Er sucht ein neues Vlies.He is looking for a new fleece.
Sie hat kein neues Vlies nicht.She does not have any new fleece.
Dativ
Ich arbeite mit dem neuen Vlies.I work with the new fleece.
Ich bin zufrieden mit einem neuen Vlies.I am satisfied with a new fleece.
Ich gebe keinem neuen Vlies keine Chance.I give no chance to any new fleece.
Genitiv
Die Farbe des neuen Vlieses ist schön.The color of the new fleece is beautiful.
Der Preis eines neuen Vlieses ist hoch.The price of a new fleece is high.
Ich kenne den Namen keines neuen Vlieses nicht.I don't know the name of any new fleece.

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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 Vlies?

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

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

What does das Vlies mean in English?

The German word das Vlies translates to “fleece/nonwoven” in English.

How do you decline das Vlies?

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

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.