Why does the noun D-Mark have the article die?

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 D-Mark

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie D-Markeine D-Mark—
Akkusativdie D-Markeine D-Mark—
Dativder D-Markeiner D-Mark—
Genitivder D-Markeiner D-Mark—

Examples in context

Real sentences using D-Mark 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 D-Mark?

It is die D-Mark. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and D-Mark is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of die D-Mark?

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

What does die D-Mark mean in English?

The German word die D-Mark translates to “Deutschmark” in English.

How do you decline die D-Mark?

Like all German nouns, D-Mark changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: die D-Mark
  • Akkusativ: die D-Mark
  • Dativ: der D-Mark
  • Genitiv: der D-Mark

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.