Why does the noun Wischmop 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 Wischmop

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Wischmopein Wischmopkein Wischmop
Akkusativden Wischmopeinen Wischmopkeinen Wischmop
Dativdem Wischmopeinem Wischmopkeinem Wischmop
Genitivdes Wischmopeines Wischmopkeines Wischmop

Examples in context

Real sentences using Wischmop in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der neue Wischmop ist nass.The new mop is wet.
Ein neuer Wischmop liegt dort.A new mop lies there.
Kein neuer Wischmop ist hier.No new mop is here.
Akkusativ
Ich brauche den neuen Wischmop.I need the new mop.
Ich suche einen neuen Wischmop.I am looking for a new mop.
Ich finde keinen neuen Wischmop.I find no new mop.
Dativ
Ich wische mit dem neuen Wischmop.I wipe with the new mop.
Er arbeitet mit einem neuen Wischmop.He works with a new mop.
Sie putzt mit keinem neuen Wischmop.She cleans with no new mop.
Genitiv
Die Qualität des neuen Wischmops ist gut.The quality of the new mop is good.
Der Griff eines eines neuen Wischmops ist lang.The handle of a new mop is long.
Ich kenne den Hersteller keines keines neuen Wischmops.I know the manufacturer of no new mop.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Wischmop?

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

The noun Wischmop is typically used in the singular form (Singularetantum) or has a plural form identical to the singular.

What does der Wischmop mean in English?

The German word der Wischmop translates to “mop” in English.

How do you decline der Wischmop?

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

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.