Why does the noun Darm 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 Darm
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | der Darm | ein Darm | kein Darm |
| Akkusativ | den Darm | einen Darm | keinen Darm |
| Dativ | dem Darm | einem Darm | keinem Darm |
| Genitiv | des Darm | eines Darm | keines Darm |
| Nominativ | die Därme | Därme | keine Därme |
| Dativ | den Darm | Darm | keinen Darm |
| Genitiv | der Därme | Därme | keiner Därme |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Darm in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Der gesunde Darm ist wichtig für uns.The healthy intestine is important for us. | Ein starker Darm funktioniert gut.A strong intestine functions well. | Kein kranker Darm ist hier zu sehen.No sick intestine is to be seen here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich schütze den gesunden Darm.I protect the healthy intestine. | Er hat einen starken Darm.He has a strong intestine. | Sie hat keinen kranken Darm.She has no sick intestine. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe dem kranken Darm.I help the sick intestine. | Er gibt einem starken Darm Wasser.He gives water to a strong intestine. | Sie spricht mit keinem kranken Darm.She speaks with no sick intestine. |
| Genitiv | Die Funktion des gesunden Darms ist gut.The function of the healthy intestine is good. | Der Zustand eines kranken Darms ist schlecht.The condition of a sick intestine is bad. | Die Heilung keines kranken Darms ist einfach.The healing of no sick intestine is easy. |
| Nominativ | Die gesunden Därme sind sehr wichtig.The healthy intestines are very important. | Starke Därme funktionieren gut.Strong intestines function well. | Keine kranken Därme sind hier zu sehen.No sick intestines are to be seen here. |
| Dativ | Ich helfe den kranken Darmn.I help the sick intestines. | Er gibt starken Darmn Wasser.He gives water to strong intestines. | Sie spricht mit keinen kranken Darmn.She speaks with no sick intestines. |
| Genitiv | Die Funktion der gesunden Därme ist gut.The function of the healthy intestines is good. | Der Zustand kranker Därme ist schlecht.The condition of sick intestines is bad. | Die Heilung keiner kranken Därme ist einfach.The healing of no sick intestines is easy. |
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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 Darm?
It is der Darm. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Darm is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Darm?
The German noun Darm is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of der Darm?
The plural form of der Darm is die Därme. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does der Darm mean in English?
The German word der Darm translates to “intestine” in English.
How do you decline der Darm?
Like all German nouns, Darm changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: der Darm
- Akkusativ: den Darm
- Dativ: dem Darm
- Genitiv: des Darm
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.
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