Why does the noun Wohl 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 Wohl

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Wohlein Wohlkein Wohl
Akkusativdas Wohlein Wohlkein Wohl
Dativdem Wohleinem Wohlkeinem Wohl
Genitivdes Wohlseines Wohlskeines Wohls

Examples in context

Real sentences using Wohl in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das allgemeine Wohl ist wichtig.The general well-being is important.
Ein besseres Wohl ist unser Ziel.A better well-being is our goal.
Kein echtes Wohl ist möglich.No true well-being is possible.
Akkusativ
Wir fördern das allgemeine Wohl stets.We always promote the general well-being.
Man wünscht ein besseres Wohl allen.One wishes a better well-being for everyone.
Ich sehe kein echtes Wohl hier.I don't see any true well-being here.
Dativ
Ich diene dem allgemeinen Wohl immer.I always serve the general well-being.
Er strebt nach einem besseren Wohl.He strives for a better well-being.
Sie hilft keinem echten Wohl wirklich.She doesn't really help any true well-being.
Genitiv
Die Bedeutung des allgemeinen Wohls ist klar.The importance of the general well-being is clear.
Der Wunsch eines besseren Wohls ist stark.The desire for a better well-being is strong.
Die Hoffnung keines echten Wohls bleibt.The hope of no true well-being remains.

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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 Wohl?

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

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

What does das Wohl mean in English?

The German word das Wohl translates to “well-being, welfare” in English.

How do you decline das Wohl?

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

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.