The noun (Substantiv/Nomen) Gewebe is neutral in German. Therefore, the correct definite article in the nominative singular is das. So, you say: das Gewebe.
(fabric)
Ein aus Fäden hergestelltes Material; Stoff.
A material made from threads; fabric.
Das Kleid ist aus feinem Gewebe.
The dress is made of fine fabric.
German grammatical gender can be tricky at first, as it doesn't always seem logical - like with the neuter 'das Mädchen' (the girl). But here's the good news: Even though you won't find a rule for every word and some things just need to be memorized, there are quite a few helpful patterns and rules! These are real guideposts and can make your life significantly easier. So it's definitely worth knowing them!
Nouns ending in -chen are always neuter. This diminutive suffix makes things small or cute
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Nouns ending in -lein are always neuter. This diminutive suffix makes things small or cute
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Nouns ending in -icht are usually neuter. Found in abstract or collective nouns
Nouns ending in -il are usually neuter. Found in technical or scientific terms
Nouns ending in -it are usually neuter. Found in technical or scientific terms
Nouns ending in -ma are usually neuter. Found in abstract or technical terms
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Nouns ending in -ment are usually neuter. Found in abstract or technical terms
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Nouns ending in -tel are usually neuter. Found in fractional or diminutive terms
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Nouns ending in -tum are usually neuter. Found in abstract or collective nouns
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Nouns ending in -um are usually neuter. Found in abstract or technical terms
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Words with Ge- prefix: Often neuter, especially in collective or abstract nouns
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Nouns ending with -nis and -sal: About 70% are neuter, often abstract or collective
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Foreign Loan Words (-al, -an, -ar, -är, -at, -ent, -ett, -ier, -iv, -o, -on): Often neuter, especially in technical or abstract terms
Alphabet Letters and Music Notes: Always neuter in German
Continents, Cities, Provinces, and Countries: Typically neuter, except for specific exceptions
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Gerunds and Parts of Speech as Nouns: Always neuter in German
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Hospitality Establishments: Names of hotels, restaurants, and cinemas are neuter
Nouns ending in -gut are usually neuter. Often describing goods or assets
The noun (Substantiv/Nomen) Gewebe is neutral in German. Therefore, the correct definite article in the nominative singular is das. So, you say: das Gewebe.
(tissue)
Eine Ansammlung von Zellen ähnlicher Struktur und Funktion im Körper eines Lebewesens.
A collection of cells of similar structure and function in the body of a living organism.
Das kranke Gewebe wurde entfernt.
The diseased tissue was removed.
German grammatical gender can be tricky at first, as it doesn't always seem logical - like with the neuter 'das Mädchen' (the girl). But here's the good news: Even though you won't find a rule for every word and some things just need to be memorized, there are quite a few helpful patterns and rules! These are real guideposts and can make your life significantly easier. So it's definitely worth knowing them!
Nouns ending in -chen are always neuter. This diminutive suffix makes things small or cute
Examples:
Nouns ending in -lein are always neuter. This diminutive suffix makes things small or cute
Examples:
Nouns ending in -icht are usually neuter. Found in abstract or collective nouns
Nouns ending in -il are usually neuter. Found in technical or scientific terms
Nouns ending in -it are usually neuter. Found in technical or scientific terms
Nouns ending in -ma are usually neuter. Found in abstract or technical terms
Examples:
Nouns ending in -ment are usually neuter. Found in abstract or technical terms
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Nouns ending in -tel are usually neuter. Found in fractional or diminutive terms
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Nouns ending in -tum are usually neuter. Found in abstract or collective nouns
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Nouns ending in -um are usually neuter. Found in abstract or technical terms
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Words with Ge- prefix: Often neuter, especially in collective or abstract nouns
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Exceptions:
Nouns ending with -nis and -sal: About 70% are neuter, often abstract or collective
Examples:
Foreign Loan Words (-al, -an, -ar, -är, -at, -ent, -ett, -ier, -iv, -o, -on): Often neuter, especially in technical or abstract terms
Alphabet Letters and Music Notes: Always neuter in German
Continents, Cities, Provinces, and Countries: Typically neuter, except for specific exceptions
Exceptions:
Gerunds and Parts of Speech as Nouns: Always neuter in German
Examples:
Hospitality Establishments: Names of hotels, restaurants, and cinemas are neuter
Nouns ending in -gut are usually neuter. Often describing goods or assets