Why does the noun Diana 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 Diana

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdie Dianaeine Dianakeine Diana
Akkusativdie Dianaeine Dianakeine Diana
Dativder Dianaeiner Dianakeiner Diana
Genitivder Dianaeiner Dianakeiner Diana

Examples in context

Real sentences using Diana in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Die junge Diana singt schön.The young Diana sings beautifully.
Eine neue Diana kommt heute.A new Diana is coming today.
Keine alte Diana ist hier.No old Diana is here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe die junge Diana.I see the young Diana.
Er trifft eine neue Diana.He meets a new Diana.
Ich kenne keine alte Diana.I don't know any old Diana.
Dativ
Ich spreche mit der jungen Diana.I speak with the young Diana.
Er hilft einer neuen Diana.He helps a new Diana.
Ich gebe keiner alten Diana das Buch.I don't give the book to any old Diana.
Genitiv
Das Auto der jungen Diana ist rot.The car of the young Diana is red.
Die Stimme einer neuen Diana ist schön.The voice of a new Diana is beautiful.
Die Tasche keiner alten Diana ist hier.The bag of no old Diana is here.

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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 Diana?

It is die Diana. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Diana 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 Diana?

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

What does die Diana mean in English?

The German word die Diana translates to “Diana” in English.

How do you decline die Diana?

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

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.